Bioaccumulation is a term that describes the way cells

A. Metabolize compounds that are absorbed
B. Selectively absorb and store molecules
C. Grow as they absorb all types of molecules
D. Allow water-soluble compounds to pass through membranes
E. Accumulate food stores as fat


Answer: B

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B) Switzerland
C) United Kingdom
D) Austria
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A) Graphite is soft and easily crushes into powder. B) Graphite atoms have many free electrons. C) Graphite absorbs water from the air so the surface always feels slippery. D) The carbon atoms in graphite are spaced closely together.

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What type of tidal patterns exists on the west coast of the United States, which receives two high tides and two low

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

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