What is the name given to organisms that can make their own food and thus sustain themselves without consuming organic molecules derived from other organisms?

A) chemotrophs
B) heterotrophs
C) autotrophs


Answer: C

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Which diagram correctly illustrates the distribution of ions in a resting neuron? (Note: A larger symbol indicates a higher concentration of that ion.)



A.  A
B.  B
C.  C
D.  D

Clarify Question
· What is the key concept addressed by the question?
· What type of thinking is required?

Gather Content/Choose Answer
· What do you already know about ions in cells? What other information is related to the question?

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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Which chordate trait evolved first?

A. Skull and backbone B. Calcium-hardened skeleton C. Amniotic egg D. Four limbs

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The growth of some microbes is inhibited by elevated body temperature.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Skeletal muscle contractions play a role in returning the venous blood to the heart.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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