The development of an adult from an unfertilized egg is a form of asexual reproduction known as ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


parthenogenesis

The development of an adult from an unfertilized egg is a form of asexual reproduction known as parthenogenesis.

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A) chemotrophs. B) phototrophs. C) lightning. D) oxidized chemicals. E) high-energy electrons.

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One of the waste products that accumulates during cellular functions is carbon dioxide. It is removed via the respiratory system

What is another waste product that accumulates during normal physiological functions in vertebrates? I) ammonia II) uric acid III) urea A) only I and III B) only II and III C) only I and II D) I, II, and III

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Which of the following terms describes NO3- ? NO2- ? N2O ? N2?

A) ammonification B) denitrification C) nitrification D) nitrogen fixation E) anaerobic respiration

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