Which statement best describes type 1 diabetes?

A. Near-normal insulin levels are maintained.
B. Beta cells are hyperactive.
C. It is the more common form of diabetes.
D. Insulin-producing cells are attacked by the immune system.
E. It often occurs as a result of obesity.


Answer: D

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Bacterial Strain A divides every 30 minutes. If you require at least 4 billion cells to perform an experiment, how long will you need to incubate a culture tube inoculated with a single cell of Bacteria A to get enough material to perform your experiment?

A. 16 B. 32 C. 4 D. 8 E. 2

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