________ is the name of the cell that wraps around the axon, forming the myelin sheath

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Schwann cell

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a. viruses; protein coat b. bacteria; cell walls c. viruses; envelopes d. bacteria; DNA e. viruses and bacteria; nucleic acids

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An atmosphere of pressure at sea level,, in psi (pounds per square inch), equals:

a. 15. b. 14.7. c. 15.7 d. 16.5. e. 16.7

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A particular haploid strain of yeast contains a temperature-sensitive mutation in its cdc2 gene resulting in no functional Cdc2 protein at the nonpermissive temperature

At the nonpermissive temperature, each of the following events would fail to occur at the appropriate cell cycle stage except A) replication of DNA. B) fragmentation of the nuclear envelope. C) condensation of chromosomes. D) appearance of the mitotic spindle. E) prevention of fusion of chromosome ends.

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Which condition promotes germination of Clostridium tetani endospores during a tetanus infection?

a. anoxia b. oxygen-rich environment c. low temperature d. high temperature

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