A plant has the following characteristics: a taproot system, several growth rings evident in a cross section of the stem, and a layer of bark around the outside. Which of the following best describes the plant?
A) herbaceous eudicot
B) woody eudicot
C) woody monocot
D) herbaceous monocot
E) woody annual
Answer: B
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A. It can be used as an alternative to photosynthesis. B. It requires oxygen. C. It results in the partial oxidation of C6H12O6. D. It releases more energy from C6H12O6 compared to cellular respiration. E. None of these statements about fermentation is correct.
External fertilization is most commonly seen
a. in land animals. b. in plants. c. in aquatic animals. d. during dry seasons. e. among all animals.
A "structuralist" biologist would explain an organism's features as the result of ________
A) natural selection acting on random, small-scale variation B) the inheritance of traits acquired over an individual's lifetime C) principles of mathematics and physics that determine form and function D) major "leaps" or "jumps" in phenotype within one generation E) divine intervention in an organism's DNA
During short duration incidents, which type of nourishment is ideal for fire fighters to sustain peak performance levels?
a. caffeinated soda b. low sugar, high protein sports bars c. equal portions of protein, carbohydrate, and fat d. plan water only