What is photosynthesis?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water. Photosynthesis in plants generally involves the green pigment chlorophyll and generates oxygen as a byproduct.

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If nondisjunction occurs during meiosis I, ____

a. two gametes will be normal and two will be missing one chromosome b. two gametes will be normal and two will have one extra chromosome c. three gametes will be normal and one will have two extra chromosomes d. all gametes will be normal e. all gametes will be abnormal

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The genome of Pelagibacter ubique ________.

A. is the smallest one thus far sequenced for a non-parasitic bacterium B. has a very limited number of nucleotides between coding regions C. contains no pseudogenes D. All of the choices are correct.

Biology & Microbiology

Plants deter herbivores by producing compounds that are not necessary for the metabolism of the plant. These compounds are manufactured purely to prevent being eaten

a. secondary compounds b. primary compounds c. resins d. tertiary compounds e. waxes

Biology & Microbiology

Which of the following is true of monocot leaves?

a. Many monocots have a distinct palisade layer. b. Many monocots lack a petiole. c. Many monocots have a distinct spongy layer. d. Many monocot leaves are broad. e. Many monocot leaves have netted venation.

Biology & Microbiology