What provides the energy for the polymerization reactions in DNA synthesis?

A) ATP
B) DNA polymerase
C) breaking the hydrogen bonds between complementary DNA strands
D) the deoxyribonucleotide triphosphate substrates


Answer: D

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The main components of soil are

A. air and water. B. a mixture of soil particles of different sizes. C. both living organisms and decaying organic material. D. All of these are components that define soil.

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Communication between cells occurs via ________ in plant cells and via ________ in animal cells

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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To conserve precious salts, freshwater fish

A) drink large amounts of water and produce small amounts of urine. B) drink almost no water and produce large amounts of dilute urine. C) excrete salt ions and small amounts of urine. D) consume salt ions in food and eliminate water by osmosis.

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