A __________ is an area where all precipitation

drains into a specific waterway. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: watershed

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A. The sequence of the mature mRNA would change. B. The ability of pre-mRNA to be properly spliced would change. C. The ability of mRNA to be translationally regulated would change. D. The amino acid sequence of the translated protein would be altered. E. The rate of transcription may increase or decrease.

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Signals from the parasympathetic nervous system would cause a(n):

a. widening of pupils b. increase in pulse rate c. increase in digestive system movements d. rise in blood sugar level e. rise in metabolic rate

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Which aquatic ecosystem is known as the

marine nursery?

a. coral reef b. hydrothermal vents c. coral reefs d. estuary e. seamounts

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Which of the following statements is true?

a. When lipids and water are mixed, it is the water molecules that isolate themselves into droplets. b. When lipids and water are mixed, the lipids dissolve and enter into a solution. c. Lipids are nonpolar and will not dissolve in water. d. Polar substances are able to pass through a plasma membrane more readily than nonpolar substances. e. All portions of a phospholipid molecule found in a membrane are classified as nonpolar.

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