As radiation strikes molecules in cells, it creates ____

a. charged atoms called isotopes
b. charged atoms called ions
c. excess storage of tRNA
d. excess copies of mRNA

e. excess DNA polymerase


b

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A cross of a true-breeding smooth pod and yellow pod plants results in all smooth pod offspring. This indicates that

A. yellow is dominant and smooth is recessive. B. smooth is dominant and yellow is recessive. C. yellow and smooth are not alleles. D. yellow and smooth are variants of the same gene. E. two of the answers are correct. Yellow and smooth are variants of the same gene, and smooth is the dominant trait.

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Inflammation of the membranes covering the central nervous system (CNS) is called meningitis

Indicate whether this statement is TRUE or FALSE.

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Why do phospholipids form sheet-like cellular membranes, despite being partly hydrophilic?

a. The modified phosphate group forms covalent bonds with adjacent phospholipids in a sheet-like configuration. b. Cellular membranes form at the water’s surface, with hydrophobic fatty acids extended into the air above. c. The long fatty acid chains weave together like a tapestry, pulling the phosphate groups together in sheets. d. Only the phosphate group can interact with water; fatty acids are forced together in the middle of double sheets.

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The opening in the front of the eye that is surrounded by the iris and through which light passes is the

A. pupil.
B. retina.
C. sclera.
D. aqueous humor.
E. iris.

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