What is the purpose of cholesterol in plasma membrane

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Ans: This helps stabilize the membrane at warm temperatures, but also helps keep the membrane fluid at lower temperatures

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Pigs have digitigrade locomotion because they walk on

(a) their ankles. (b) the soles of their feet. (c) the tips of their toes, which are modified as hooves. (d) their hands and knees.

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Which of the following is not one of the major transport systems of the inner mitochondrial membrane?

A) sodium-potassium pump B) dicarboxylate carriers C) tricarboxylate carriers D) pyruvate carrier cotransport E) ATP-ADP carrier exchange

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It is clear that certain traits in early primate evolution played a key role in leading to the survival and further development of members of the order. Explain how traits such as manual dexterity, upright posture, acute vision, larger brain, extended infant care, and modified teeth laid the groundwork for the evolution of humans

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Which of the following occurs in the sexual reproduction phase of the fungus life cycle?

A) Hyphae of two different mating fungi fuse. B) Diploid nuclei form, undergo meiosis, and produce haploid spores. C) Heterokaryotic cells separate to re-create the original haploid hyphae. D) Spores germinate and form a haploid mycelium.

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