Explain the role of carbon dioxide in maintaining blood pH levels. What will be an ideal response?


Concepts to Consider: Buffering capacity; reversible reactions; maintenance of equilibrium.

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without arms or legs if taken during pregnancy? a. tetracycline b. thalidomide c. streptomycin d. salicylic acid e. codeine

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The ________ are the 23rd pair of chromosomes that carry the traits that determine gender

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The first phase in normal cellular respiration and the only one occurring in the cytoplasm is called ________

A) the citric acid cycle B) glycolysis C) electron transport D) None of the above is correct.

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Cross-mating may occur between two different species but the resulting offspring survive poorly and are sterile. Why is this particularly important to endangered species that cross-mate?

a. This can lead to extinction of particular species. b. The resulting hybrids are the basis for a new species. c. Hybrids increase the reproductive capacity of the endangered species. d. This will lead to genetic divergence in the population. e. This can lead to an increase in numbers of the endangered species.

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