________ or steam sterilization is the process by which steam is heated under pressure to sterilize objects.

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


Autoclaving

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Which of the following correctly pairs the particles of an atom with their physical properties?

A. Proton-positively charged; neutron-uncharged; electron-negatively charged B. Proton-negatively charged; neutron-uncharged; electron-positively charged C. Proton-positively charged; neutron-negatively charged; electron-uncharged

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Which type of leukocyte is the most prevalent in a normal individual?

a. basophils b. eosinophils c. lymphocytes d. monocytes e. neutrophils

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This type of tissue provides the primary support and strength in the shoot system

a. dermal tissue b. epidermal tissue c. cortical tissue d. parenchyma e. vascular tissue

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Which of the following examples does NOT illustrate the interrelationship of form and function?

A. Heart valves are designed and placed within the heart so that they are opened and closed by changing pressures in the chambers in the heart during one cardiac cycle (the events that occur during the time from one heartbeat to the next). B. In a negative feedback system, the product of the response "feeds back" to depress or eliminate the original stimulus. C. The second cervical vertebra (second bone of the spine) has a small process on it that acts as a pivot point so that the first cervical vertebra (top bone in the spinal column) can rotate to the left and right to allow you to shake your head "no." D. Door hinges have a pin around which the door rotates when it is opened and closed.

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