Mitochondria are able to detoxify substances such as hydrogen peroxide and ethanol.

a. true
b. false


Answer: b. false

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A. Streptococci. B. coliforms. C. Staphylococci. D. Streptomyces.

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In humans, the cranial border of the pelvis is _____ to the thigh.

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

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Evaporation from the leaves of a tree will pull water up through the roots as an unbroken column throughout the entire height of the tree. This feat is possible because of which characteristic of water?

A) surface tension B) cohesion C) absorption D) kinetic energy E) vaporization

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