Why is carbon ideally suited to be the "backbone" in molecules produced by living organisms? What will be an ideal response?
Concepts to Consider: Ability of carbon to bond with four other atoms; the nature of the
strong covalent bond linking adjacent carbon atoms; the ability of carbon to form linear,
branched, and ring structures; the insolubility of hydrocarbons in water.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
How many protons are in the nucleus of a
phosphorus atom?
a. 5 b. 7 c. 10 d. 15 e. 30
________ may have pili
A) Eukaryotes B) Archaea C) Bacteria D) Prokaryotes E) Both eukaryotes and bacteria
The autonomic nervous system is a part of the:
A) appendicular nervous system. B) peripheral nervous system. C) central nervous system. D) somatic nervous system.