Which plasma membrane component provides mechanical strength and maintains the correct amount for rigidity and flexibility?

A) cholesterol
B) phospholipids
C) protein
D) triglycerides
E) carbohydrates


A

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A.  axon B.  cell body C.  dendrite D.  oligodendrocyte E.  synapse

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If long or round are homozygous forms of an

incompletely dominant gene, and oval is the phenotype of the heterozygote, give the F2 ratio of the cross between long and round (both genotype and phenotype). What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is true about Bergey's Manual?

A. The first edition is mostly phenetic while the second edition is more phylogenetic. B. The first and second editions are both largely phylogenetic. C. The first edition is largely phylogenetic while the second edition is more phenetic. D. The first and second editions are both largely phenetic.

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