Why do land dwelling insects drown when they are in water?
a. Their lungs fill with water.
b. Their lungs are functioning too fast to sustain life.
c. They cannot respire across their body surface.
d. They are unable to ventilate because their spiracles are underwater.
e. Their gills are too moist.
d
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A microbial cell's membrane is considered ________, because its internal constituents are maintained within the cell. However, it also imports and exports other molecules in response to its environment
A) differential B) microselective C) rigid D) semipermeable
Which of the following types of cellular activities can be a response to cell signaling?
A. Cell division is triggered. B. Gene expression patterns are changed. C. Enzyme activity patterns are changed. D. Cell signals are released to communicate with other cells. E. All of these choices are correct.
Why is nonhomologous end joining usually not a random joining of ends?
What will be an ideal response?
What category describes a species that, while not presently at risk of extinction, could likely be at risk of extinction in the near future?
A) An endangered species B) A species of concern C) A threatened species D) An endemic species