A reaction that involves the transfer of electrons from one molecule to another is referred to as

a. an oxidation reaction.
b. a redox reaction.
c. a reduction reaction.


Answer: b. a redox reaction.

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A.  Lysosome B.  Golgi body C.  Nucleus D.  Mitochondrion E.  Rough ER Clarify Question · What is the key concept addressed by the question? · What type of thinking is required? · What key words does the question contain and what do they mean? Gather Content · What do you know about breaking down large macromolecules like glycogen? How does it relate to the question? Consider Possibilities · What other information is related to the question? Which information is most useful? Choose Answer · Given what you now know, what information and/or problem solving approach is most likely to produce the correct answer? Reflect on Process · Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?

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In plants, sporophytes undergo meiosis to produce spores.

A. diploid B. fertilized C. triploid D. haploid E. tetraploid

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Why are lichens a good indicator of environmental quality?

A. Toxins inhibit their reproduction. B. If the air is polluted, they cannot get enough sunlight for photosynthesis. C. If the soil is polluted, they cannot produce roots. D. They cannot absorb toxins. E. They cannot excrete absorbed toxins.

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With the exception of identical twins, siblings who have the same two biological parents are likely to look similar, but not identical, to each other because they have

A) identical chromosomes but different genes. B) identical genes but different chromosomes. C) the same combination of traits but different genes. D) a similar but not identical combination of genes.

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