Blood is a mixture of fluid and insoluble particles that are large enough to be visible, such as blood cells and platelets. Therefore, blood is a __________.

A. suspension
B. solution
C. solvent
D. colloid


Ans: A. suspension

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Which of the following is/are true regarding anatomical reference position?

A. palms face forward B. erect posture C. starting position for describing motion D. all of the above

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increase its catalytic activity reduce its catalytic activity increase its allosteric properties increase product formation

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