What is the definition of anemia?

A) a decrease in the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood
B) a decrease in hemoglobin
C) an increase inPCO2
D) a decrease in the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen
E) a decrease in PO2


Ans: A) a decrease in the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood

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An adventitious root is indicated by

a. A. b. B. c. C. d. B and C. e. none of these.

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Because of its association with tools, the earliest human was called ________ meaning "handy man."

A. Cro-Magnon B. Homo sapiens C. Neanderthal D. Homo habilis E. Homo erectus

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What is the hydronium ion (H3O+) concentration in a solution at pH 5?

A. 5 × 105 M B. 1 × 105 M C. 1 × 10-5 M D. 5 × 10-5 M E. 2 × 10-1 M

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