In animal cells, adhesive glycoproteins such as ________ and ________ attach cells to the matrix.

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


fibronectins; laminins

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In legumes, it has been shown that thigmotropism is correlated with _____

A) abscisic acid (ABA)-stimulated closing of guard cells caused by loss of K+ B) rhythmic opening and closing of K+ channels in motor cell membranes C) senescence (the aging process in plants) D) flowering and fruit development

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Oral infections with herpes simplex virus 1 can lie dormant in nerve cells for years. When a patient becomes stressed, the virus enters the active stage and forms cold sores on the lips. When the virus is inactive, or dormant, it is in the stage.

A. latent B. symptomatic C. lytic D. infective E. replicative

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Which diagram, A or B, corresponds to an “open” circulatory system?

1.A 2.B

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Which of the following is part of the small intestine?

a) ileum b) colon c) Pylorus d) Cecum

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