The five-carbon sugar in DNA nucleotides is called RIBOSE.

a. true
b. false


Answer: b. false

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Cyclodextrins are a group of compounds capable of removing cholesterol from membranes. The effect most likely to have a large impact on cells as a result of cyclodextrin treatment would be  

A.  increased concentration of transmembrane proteins. B.  increased permeability of the membrane. C.  increased membrane fluidity at lower temperatures. D.  increased membrane fluidity at higher temperatures. E.  disruption of transmembrane protein structure. Clarify Question · What is the key concept addressed by the question? · What type of thinking is required? · What key words does the question contain and what do they mean? Gather Content · What do you know about the role of cholesterol in membranes? How does it relate to the question? Consider Possibilities · What other information is related to the question? Which information is most useful? Choose Answer · Given what you now know, what information and/or problem solving approach is most likely to produce the correct answer? Reflect on Process · Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?

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A formal 2-part name, or binomial, combines the names of

a. a family plus a genus. b. a class plus a specific epithet. c. a genus plus a specific epithet. d. a family plus a class. e. a family plus a specific epithet.

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What type of DNA map is most detailed?

A. Sequence B. Physical C. Linkage D. Chromosomal E. Geographical

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Which of the following would form the fewest covalent bonds?

A) hydrogen (one electron in the first shell) B) neon (eight electrons in the second shell) C) carbon (four electrons in the second shell) D) oxygen (six electrons in the second shell)

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