A specific stretch of DNA that programs the amino acid sequence of a polypeptide is a ________

A) gene
B) protein
C) nucleic acid
D) enzyme


A

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Without elephants, African grasslands convert to forests or to shrublands. Which of the following phrases are true statements about the elephant? Check all that apply.  

_____  The elephant is a keystone species. _____  If elephants went extinct, other species in the area would be unaffected. _____  Elephants graze on young shrubs and trees. _____  Elephants are the most abundant species on the grassland. _____  Grazing antelope depend on the presence of the elephant. Additional: Clarify Question · What is the key concept addressed by the question? · What type of thinking is required? Gather Content · What do you already know about the concept of keystone species? Choose Answer · Given what you now know, what information and/or problem solving approach is most likely to produce the correct answer? Reflect on Process · Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?

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Calcium is cycled most rapidly in terrestrial environments

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Circulation in the above diagram functions primarily as a(n) ____

a. closed circulatory system b. open circulatory system c. semi-closed circulatory system d. system of exchange using capillaries e. continuous system of vessels

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Which of the following is (are) common fish

adaptation(s) to the challenges of life in water? a. fins b. swim bladder c. streamlined body d. scales e. all of these

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