Which of the following is an increase in the diameter of bones?

a. perichondrial growth
b. interstitial growth
c. appositional growth
d. endochondral growth


c. appositional growth

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

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Bioremediation is _____.

A.) the use of biological processes to remedy diseases B.) the use of prokaryotes in producing pharmaceutical products C.) the use of organisms to remove pollutants from the environment D.) the modification of prokaryotes for industrial purposes E.) the use of prokaryotes in producing transgenic organisms

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During swallowing, the air passageway of the pharynx is covered by the

a. larynx b. epiglottis c. trachea d. bronchi

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Which is an example of aposematism?

A. The dominance of a male gorilla is indicated by silver-gray hair on its back. B. Cleaner wrasse sit still in a conspicuous location to advertise that they will eat parasites off of the gills of larger fish. C. The snowshoe hare's coat color helps it effectively hide from predators, D. Eyespots on a moth's wings deceive a predator into believing it is being watched. E. Brightly colored wings on a butterfly warns predators that it is toxic.

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