The sarcoplasmic reticulum stores ions that are necessary for skeletal muscle contractions. Which of the following ions does it store?

A) magnesium B) calcium C) iron D) sodium


Answer: B

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Fragile X syndrome is one of the most common sources of inherited ____

a. sterility b. mental retardation c. blindness d. cancer e. deafness

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Which type of microscopy utilizes lasers that scan across a fluorescently-stained specimen and a computer that focuses

the light to give sharp 3D images?

a. confocal laser scanning microscopy b. phase-contrast microscopy c. bright field microscopy d. scanning electron microscopy e. fluorescence microscopy

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The evidence that one species of finch migrated to a Galàpagos island, and evolved into two species now found on the same island, feeding on different food sources, is an example of speciation.

A. postzygotic B. prezygotic C. parapatric D. allopatric E. sympatric

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