A basal body is

A) composed of nine microtubule triplets surrounding a central pair of microtubules.
B) similar in structure to centrioles.
C) composed of nine microtubule doublets surrounding a central pair of microtubules.
D) identical in structure to cilia.


Answer: B

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Recall that in many plants, if the shoot apical meristem is removed, axillary buds become active and new lateral branches form. What is this an example of?

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Carbon dioxide molecules enter the light-dependent reactions from the atmosphere.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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