When an atom or molecule gains one or more electrons, it is said to be:  

A.  energized.
B.  oxidized.
C.  polarized.
D.  reduced.


D.  reduced.

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You cross a pure-breeding white flower with a pure-breeding red flower, and the offspring are white with red spots. This is an example of what type of inheritance?

What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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