Emergent properties of living systems are properties that ________.

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


Answer: are due to the arrangement and interactions of parts as complexity increases

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of fungi?

1.They are more closely related to animals than to plants. 2.They are autotrophic. 3.They secrete enzymes and absorb nutrients. 4.They can be parasites.

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What is the role of transport proteins within the plasma membrane?

A) Transport proteins prevent the passage of amino acids through the membrane. B) Transport proteins maintain membrane fluidity. C) Transport proteins allow movement of ions and polar molecules through the plasma membrane. D) Transport proteins interact with the cytoskeleton to stabilize various parts of the cell. E) Transport proteins identify the cell.

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What is the difference between fats and oils?

A) Oils are mostly made of saturated fat. B) Fats are always healthier as long as they are mostly saturated. C) Oils are liquids and fats are solid at room temperature. D) Fats are mostly made of unsaturated fat.

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