The two strands of the double-helix structure of DNA are held together by __________ bonds between complementary bases in each strand.

ionic
hydrogen
peptide
covalent


hydrogen

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The action that the quadriceps femoris muscle performs on the lower leg is ____________________.

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

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The genetic code is

A. the correspondence between a specific amino acid and a specific gene. B. the correspondence between a DNA nucleotide and an RNA nucleotide. C. the correspondence between a gene and a genome. D. the correspondence between a sequence of three DNA nucleotides and a specific amino acid.

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Cortisol is useful in controlling inflammation reactions because it

A) destabilizes lysosomal membranes. B) decreases blood flow. C) decreases the permeability of capillaries. D) increases synthesis of prostaglandins.

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Anemic hypoxia is a reduced O2-carrying capacity of the blood

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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