Which of the following functions does active transport perform in a cell?

A. packaging proteins for export from the cell
B. distributing enzymes throughout the cytoplasm
C. moving substances against a concentration gradient
D. equalizing the concentration of water inside and outside the cell


C. moving substances against a concentration gradient

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A) photic layer B) canopy C) herb layer D) keystone species

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What is the reason that closely linked genes are typically inherited together?

A) They are located close together on the same chromosome. B) The number of genes in a cell is greater than the number of chromosomes. C) Alleles are paired together during meiosis. D) Genes align that way during metaphase I of meiosis.

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In a typical mammalian cell, the concentration of _______ is higher on the inside, and the concentration of _______ is higher on the outside.

a. Na+ and Cl-; K+ b. Na+; K+ and Cl- c. K+; Na+ and Cl- d. K+ and Cl-; Na+

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In many dense forests, plants living near the ground level engage in intense competition for

A) oxygen. B) water. C) carbon dioxide. D) sunlight.

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