Describe the function of the mitotic spindle
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The spindle radiates from the centrioles, attaching to the kinetochores. The spindle both aligns (during metaphase) and separates the chromatids (then known as chromosomes).
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a. near the equator b. above 90o latitude c. on the windward side of continents d. on the leeward side of continents e. on high mountaintops
The mass extinction of the Permian period
A. All of the answer choices are correct. B. was caused by a long series of volcanic eruptions. C. was caused by a drop in sea level. D. was caused by a rise in global temperature. E. paved the way for the age of dinosaurs.
When red blood cells interact with tissue where the oxygen concentration is low, hemoglobin ____
a. releases oxygen b. releases carbon dioxide c. binds oxygen d. breaks down carbon dioxide e. releases both oxygen and carbon dioxide
Bacterial cells are placed into a 250mL liquid growth medium in a closed laboratory flask. According to Malthusian theory, they will reproduce exponentially and then:
A. continue reproducing geometrically as long as there are no limitations on food supply. B. continue reproducing arithmetically as long as there are no limitations on food supply. C. continue reproducing arithmetically until the food supply is used up, then they will cease to grow. D. continue reproducing geometrically until the food supply is used up, then they will cease to grow.