Proteins are largely responsible for the traits of living organisms, while ________ provides the blueprint for the organization, development, and function of living things.

A. DNA
B. protein
C. carbohydrate
D. lipid
E. metabolite


A. DNA

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In the second phase of photosynthesis, chemical energy + __________ = sugar

a. carbon dioxide b. nitrogen c. oxygen d. water

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The embryo is located inside the cotyledon.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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After examining the phylogenetic tree of vertebrates depicted in the figure above, comment on the diversity of fishes and reptiles as compared to mammals

What will be an ideal response?

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The chemical characteristics or reactivity of an element depend mostly on the _______.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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