Elephantiasis is a tropical disease where small nematode larvae block the lymphatic ducts. As a result, the legs become large like those of an elephant and the scrotum and arms may also swell. This problem would be a severe form of
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The sporophyte generation of plants begins after ____, when the resulting ____ grows into a multicellular, ____
organism.
a. fertilization; zygote; haploid b. fertilization; zygote; diploid c. fertilization; gamete; haploid d. meiosis; gamete; haploid e. meiosis; gamete; diploid
The 'rule" formulated by Chargaff states that
A) A = C and G = T in any molecule of DNA. B) A = U and G = C in any molecule of RNA. C) A = T and G = C in any molecule of DNA. D) A = G and C = T in any molecule of DNA. E) DNA and RNA are made up of the same four nitrogenous bases.
The influenza virus is typical of many animal viruses in that is has an envelope composed of lipids and glycoproteins. Which of the following statements about the envelope is ACCURATE?
A. The envelope is formed via the action of integrase. B. The envelope glycoproteins are encoded by genes found in the host genome. C. The envelope is inside the capsid. D. The envelope is obtained from the host cell upon entry into the cell. E. The envelope is obtained from the host cell when the virus buds from the plasma membrane.
Which hormones stimulate the kidneys to retain sodium and excrete potassium?
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