The term ________ includes both the chemical reactions that organisms use to break down substances to release energy, as well as the reactions that use released energy to build new substances

A) anabolism
B) biosynthesis
C) oxidation-reduction
D) metabolism
E) catabolism


Answer: D

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The major body part(s) derived from ectoderm is/are

A) the nervous system and skin. B) bone tissue. C) the respiratory tract, urinary bladder, and urethra. D) the liver and pancreas.

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in a hypotonic solution, the cell will ________ water

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Bacteria that are resistant to sulfonamide have enzymes that have a greater affinity for what?

a. PABA b. Sulfonamide c. Tetrahyrdrofolic acid d. Tetracycline

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