What are the functions of each of the four biological macromolecules?
What will be an ideal response?
Carbohydrates: provide energy to the body
Lipids: long-term energy storage, provide insulation
Nucleic Acids: carry genetic blueprint and instructions for function of a cell
Proteins: structural, protective, contractile, regulatory, transport, storage, membranes
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Enhanced phagocytosis of antibody-sensitized cells is known as
A) complementation. B) immunization. C) opsonization. D) tolerance.
Select all of the following that are characteristics of crustaceans.
_____ two pairs of antennae. _____ antennal glands. _____ maxillary glands ._____ calcium carbonate deposited in the exoskelton. _____ external fertilization.
Nucleosomes are best described as ____
a. prokaryotic DNA associated with nonhistone proteins b. eukaryotic DNA associated with histone proteins c. prokaryotic DNA associated with histone proteins d. eukaryotic DNA associated with nonhistone proteins e. associated histone and nonhistone proteins
A decrease in relative abundance of a species can lead to
a. an increase in predator avoidance. b. replacement species. c. a change in ecosystem structure. d. rapid growth in the depressed population. e. greater ecosystem stability.