Would ATP be the energy currency of the cell if the phosphate groups the cell contains were not charged? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
No, the negative charges on the phosphate groups repel each other, making these bonds unstable; therefore, these bonds will easily break and will release a lot of energy when they do.
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. transitory electrons b .neutrons c. electrical charges d .valence electrons
What is the principal substance that causes phototropism in stems or leaves?
a. auxin b. gibberellin c. abscisic acid d. ethylene e. cytokinin
Match the microscopy vocabulary word with it's definition.
Resolution A) Focus is maintained when the magnification is changed B) Ability to distinguish two objects as separate C) Area observed through the ocular lens D) Distance between the specimen and the objective lens