As plant cells rely on energy obtained directly from the sun to carry out any cellular processes, sugars are only used as backup energy sources for plants on cloudy days.

a. true
b. false


Ans: b. false

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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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What advantageous uses have viruses been shown to have?

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