Adjustable gastric band procedure
What will be an ideal response?
A surgical procedure for treating obesity in which an adjustable band is implanted around the stomach to reduce the flow of food
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I) Bacteria have been found to be able to detoxify certain chemicals; perhaps there are more. II) Trees produce sawdust, which can be used to soak up chemicals. III) Species evolving in contaminated areas could adapt and detoxify the area. A) only I B) only II C) only III D) only II and III E) I, II, and III
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A. The affinity for oxygen by hemoglobin will increase. B. The affinity for oxygen by hemoglobin is constant-it does not change. C. The affinity for oxygen by hemoglobin will decrease.
What results after a speciation event?
A) Two species have evolved that are each different from the original species. B) One new species evolves, while the original species stays the same. C) One new species evolves, while the original species may stay the same or evolve into something different. D) One new species evolves, while the original species goes extinct.
The major force responsible for water transport in plants is
A. water pressure for guard cells B. photosynthesis C. evaporation D. root pressure