The main goal of conservation biology is to
A) prevent the hunting and fishing of species
B) promote the welfare of endangered species
C) apply scientific principles to preserving and restoring ecosystems
D) prevent the building of large structures like shopping malls and businesses
E) promote the needs of certain ecosystems that are determined to be in danger
Ans: C) apply scientific principles to preserving and restoring ecosystems
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Concerning catabolism and anabolism,
A. they refer to reactions solely dealing with the metabolism of lipids. B. the intermediates of one serve as the reactants in the other. C. the energy gathered in one is utilized in the other. D. they refer solely to the reactions involved in synthesis of carbohydrates. E. the intermediates of one serve as the reactants in the other AND the energy gathered in one is utilized in the other.
A chromosome consists of
A) mostly protein and RNA with a small amount of DNA. B) mostly DNA and proteins with a small amount of RNA. C) about equal proportions of DNA, RNA, and protein. D) DNA only.
Which of the following is NOT true of enzyme
behavior? a. Enzyme shape may change during catalysis. b. The active site of an enzyme orients its substrate molecules, thereby promoting interaction of their reactive parts. c. All enzymes have an active site where substrates are temporarily bound. d. Each enzyme can catalyze only a specific reaction. e. Enzyme activity is not affected by pH and temperature.
Which of the following is not a function of an antibody?
A) stimulate helper T cells B) neutralize toxins C) attract phagocytes D) activate complement cascade