Steroids are considered to be lipids because they _____.

A) are essential components of cell membranes
B) are not soluble in water
C) are made of fatty acids
D) are hydrophilic compounds
E) contribute to atherosclerosis


Ans: B) are not soluble in water

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a. Each of its cells possesses two copies of that allele. b. Each of its gametes contains one copy of that allele. c. It is true-breeding with respect to that allele. d. Its parents were necessarily homozygous for that allele. e. It can pass that allele to its offspring.

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The ________ are endocrine cells that occur in small clusters in the pancreas

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A) Blastomyces B) Coccidioides C) Mycoplasma D) Streptococcus E) RSV

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