During contraction, muscle fibers will __________ in length but __________ in thickness

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


ANS: decrease; increase

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contrast, helium is inert (generally does not form any bonds). Explain the reason for the differences in chemical behavior between these three elements.

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A. 145×. B. 900×. C. 450×. D. 55×.

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The subatomic particle(s) with a positive charge

is(are) a. the neutron. b. the proton. c the electron. d. both the neutron and proton. e. both the proton and electron.

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Eukaryotic cells are believed to have arisen

A) from a symbiotic relationship between primitive nucleated cells and bacterial cells. B) from the fusion of multiple archaeal cells into a larger, more complex cell. C) independently from prokaryotic cells. D) by mutations that lead to changes in plasma membranes, leading to internal membrane-bound organelles. E) independently from prokaryotic cells by mutations that lead to changes in plasma membranes, leading to internal membrane-bound organelles.

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