When a protein is heated, it may unfold, losing its secondary, tertiary, and even quaternary structure. This process is known as ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


denaturation

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Which of the following is true for exergonic reactions?

a. A net input of energy is necessary for the reaction to proceed. b. The products have less free energy than the reactants. c. The products have more free energy than the reactants. d. The reactants will always be completely converted to products. e. The entropy of the system is reduced.

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During the second phase "2", the growth is

____ as long as resources are plentiful.

a. logical b. logistical c. arithmetic d. exponential e. analytical

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In classification, the taxonomic group just below family is

A. species. B. class. C. order. D. genus. E. phylum.

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List, in order of appearance, all the cell types expected to be formed during oogenesis

A) oogonium, primary oocyte, secondary oocyte and first polar body, ootid and second polar body B) oogonium, primary oocyte, second polar body and ootid, secondary oocyte and first polar body C) primary oocyte, secondary oocyte and first polar body, oogonium, second polar body and ootid D) primary oocyte, secondary oocyte and first polar body, ootid, second polar body, oogonium E) primary oocyte, secondary oocyte and first polar body, second polar body, ootid, oogonium

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