A covalent bond is likely to be polar when _____

A) one of the atoms sharing electrons is more electronegative than the other atom
B) the two atoms sharing electrons are equally electronegative
C) carbon is one of the two atoms sharing electrons
D) the two atoms sharing electrons are the same elements


A

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Which of the following is not a factor that weakens host defenses against infections?

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American bison consume only plants, so we would say they are ________

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