A(n) ____________________ is an enclosed coastal region where seawater mixes with nutrient-rich fresh water from

rivers and streams. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


ANSWER: estuary

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True or false: The developing fetus is most vulnerable to toxins, drugs, and infections during the first trimester of pregnancy because all of the basic structures and organ systems develop during this time

A. true B. false

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Which of the following determines whether or not a wine is considered to be dry?

A. The percentage of alcohol after fermentation B. The amount of free sugar after fermentation C. The type of grape used as a starting material D. The amount of carbon dioxide after fermentation

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Which of the following organelles oxidizes toxic substances such as alcohol, and breaks down other potentially harmful by-products of metabolism?

a) lysosomes b) peroxisomes c) mitochondria d) proteasomes e) ribosomes

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