The human body must maintain a constant pH. In the blood, bicarbonate serves as a(n) ________ to help maintain the necessary pH

A) acid B) buffer C) solvent D) base


B

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In which pair of organisms would you predict the DNA sequences of the ?-globin gene family are the most similar?

A. dolphin and bumble bee B. catfish and crocodile C. snake and mouse D. frog and cheetah E. human and chimpanzee

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tRNA genes account for ________ percent of the human genome.

A) 0.001 B) 0.01 C) 0.1 D) 1

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Modern oceanography and marine biology were attributed to:

a. the voyage of the Beagle. b. the discoveries of Alvin. c. the laying of the transatlantic telegraph cable. d. expeditions of Alexander Agassiz. e. the Challenger expedition.

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