Type 1 diabetes results from lack of production of insulin and Type 2 diabetes results from insensitivity of the body's cells to insulin.

a. true
b. false


Answer: a. true

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Plants have specific temperatures (or temperature ranges) that allow for maximum growth. A process by which heat from ________ is transferred from the sun to leaves helps give plants these ideal temperatures

A) convection B) evaporation C) conduction D) radiation

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In what ways are hydrogen bonds and ionic bonds similar?

A) Both involve an even sharing of electrons between atoms. B) Both are based on attraction between two atoms that carry positive charges. C) Both are based on repulsion between atoms that carry differences in electrical charge. D) Both are based on attraction between atoms that carry differences in electrical charge. E) Both are based on attraction between two atoms that carry negative charges.

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