What are the problems associated with dumping radioactive waste in subduction zones of the deep sea?

What will be an ideal response?


Because the subduction of the oceanic plates is so slow, it is likely that the containers holding radioactive waste will erode long before they are subducted. As a result, dumping containers holding this waste in the deep sea will surely result in radioactive contamination of the deep sea.

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Which does a successful PCR require?

A) at least 100 starting DNA template molecules B) some sequence information about the region to be amplified C) a cloned cDNA of the region to be amplified D) a double-stranded DNA template of at least 100 kb to amplify E) an undamaged DNA template with intact chromosomes

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Identify the role of oxygen in photosynthesis

A) It is split to form sugar. B) It is the final electron acceptor. C) It is a waste product in the light reactions. D) It is the initial electron releaser.

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Enzyme-filled vesicle in which fatty acids and amino acids are metabolized to hydrogen peroxide that is broken down to harmless products.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of these is controlled by serotonin?

Mood, hunger, thirst, and sex drive Emotions and complex movement Feeling of well-being All of these are controlled by serotonin

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