Chemicals that dissolve away a plants cuticle typically result in the death of the plant as it loses its ability to photosynthesize resist herbivore grazing, retain water, repair wounds

What will be an ideal response?


Retain water

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The formation of open complex usually forms in GC rich regions of DNA due to the decreased number of hydrogen bonds

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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All of the following occur during endospore germination except

A. binding of a small organic molecule to initiate germination. B. enzymes digest the endospore cortex. C. dehydration of the cell components. D. the cell grows out of its protein coats.

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In a colony of 100 guinea pigs, 16 show the recessive trait of bristly hair. What is the frequency of the

recessive allele in the population?

a. .4 b. .16 c. .04 d. .016 e. .2

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Which step in wine production involves crushing fruit?

A. Fermentation B. Preparation of must C. Malting D. Storage E. Aging

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