The sour flavor in some fermented foods is usually the result of (acetic/benzoic/lactic) acid production.

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


lactic

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How long ago did Neanderthals go extinct?

a. 30,000 years ago. b. 100,000 years ago. c. 500,000 years ago. d. 1 000,000 years ago. e. 2,000,000 years ago.

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A patient of yours is injured in a car accident. The surgeon reports that while there is damage to the dorsal roots, the spinal cord and nerves otherwise appear intact. What functions would you expect to be affected in the patient?  

A.  The patient may lose somatic function, but should retain autonomic function. B.  The patient may lose motor function, but should retain sensory perception. C.  The patient may lose some sensory perception, but should retain motor function. However, lack of proprioceptive input may make muscle control difficult. D.  The patient may lose parasympathetic function, but should retain sympathetic function. They should avoid stressful situations.

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When looking at a table depicting the genetic code, the base sequences signify

a. DNA. b. mtDNA. c. mRNA. d. tRNA. e. rRNA.

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