When two atoms share electrons in such a way that each atom has an octet of electrons in its outermost orbital, a ____ bond has formed.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: covalent
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When light is absorbed by rhodopsin, ____
a. discs from the outer segment of the rods and cones begin to grow b. discs from the outer segment begin to shed c. cis-retinal is converted to trans-retinal d. trans-retinal is converted to cis-retinal e. the inner segment of the rods and cones releases neurotransmitters
________ is a control method that removes microorganisms rather than inhibiting or killing them.
A. Sterilization B. Filtration C. Disinfection D. Radiation E. Boiling
Bacteria and fungi secrete ________ into plant and animal tissues to break down the complex organic compounds
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What is the function of DNA polymerase?
A) introducing mutations into DNA for evolutionary adaptation B) synthesizing nucleotides from free sugars, phosphates, and bases C) halting DNA replication if a cell becomes cancerous D) breaking sugar-phosphate bonds to release free nucleotides for DNA synthesis E) joining together nucleotides as they are base-paired during DNA replication