Dividing adult eukaryotic cells spend most of their time in which of the following?

A) metaphase
B) prophase
C) telophase
D) interphase
E) anaphase


Answer: D

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Which of the following best defines “evolution” as it is used in the theory of evolution?

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Which chemical released from the brain causes a fever?

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