A scientist discovers a new species near coral reefs in Australia. On basic microscopic examination and after conducting a few simple experiments, he finds that this single-celled species is photosynthetic (using sunlight for energy),

has a rigid cell wall structure with no peptidoglycan, uses a flagellum for motion, and contains a variety of internal structures that are bound by plasma membranes. Given this information, this new species is most likely a ______ cell in the _____ subcategory.

A. bacterial; eubacterial
B. eukaryotic; fungus
C. archaebacterial; fungus
D. eukaryotic; algae
E. eukaryotic; protozoan


D

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The anther represents the _____ portion of the plant, while the ovules represent the ____ portion of the plant

A. Female ; male B. Male ; female C. Female ; female D. Male ; male

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The best contraceptive device to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases is the 

A. condom. B. diaphragm. C. IUD. D. contraceptive pill.

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What was the reason Darwin was sailing aboard the HMS Beagle?

a. He was a naturalist. b. He was a geologist. c. He was the captain's personal physician. d. He was the captain's dining companion.

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