The two strands of a DNA molecule are ________; that is, they are oriented in opposite directions.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


antiparallel

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a. cohesion-tension b. translocation c. pressure flow

d. osmosis e. transpiration

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The stomatal opening and closing are under the control of __________

a. ethylene b. cytokinins c. auxins d. abscisic acid e. gibberellins

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Which one of the following cells transmits impulses away from the central nervous system to the muscles and other organs?

A) motor neurons B) interneurons C) sensory neurons D) neuroglia E) dendrites

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The Gram stain works because of differences in the ________ of bacteria

A) genetic characteristics B) cell walls C) cell membranes D) antigens E) capsules

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