A cell is minimally defined by ____

a. a nucleus that contains DNA
b. an organized chemical system and specialized molecules surrounded by a membrane
c. an organized chemical system for harnessing energy
d. a membrane comprised of phospholipids
e. specialized molecules that respond to their environment


b

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A. Peptide hormone; cAMP B. Insulin; glucagon C. ACTH; cortisol D. TSH; thyroxin E. Glucose; insulin

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Which structure stores motile sperm?

A. epididymis B. seminal vesicle C. testis D. vas deferens E. prostate gland

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What type of selection is represented by the accompanying figure?

a. no selection b. natural selection c. disruptive selection d. stabilizing selection e. directional selection

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When an atom or molecule gains one or more electrons, it is said to be

A. energized. B. reduced. C. oxidized. D. polarized.

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