A molecule that binds a cell surface receptor is called a

A) peroxisome.
B) nucleic acid.
C) ligand.
D) nuclear pore.


C) ligand.

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A. whorl 1: sepals; whorl 2: petals; whorl 3: stamens; whorl 4: carpels B. whorl 1: carpels; whorl 2: stamens; whorl 3: stamens; whorl 4: carpels C. whorl 1: petals; whorl 2: petals; whorl 3: stamens; whorl 4: stamens D. whorl 1: sepals; whorl 2: sepals; whorl 3: carpels; whorl 4: carpels E. whorl 1: sepals; whorl 2: petals; whorl 3: petals; whorl 4: sepals

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Which of the following is not exhibited by a polygamous mating system?

A. The male will kill offspring if they interfere with mating. B. The females provide care for their offspring. C. The male mates with numerous females. D. The females provide food for their offspring. E. The male defends vulnerable offspring.

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Lethal mutations can be recovered in haploid organisms if they are

A. active. B. conditional. C. dominant. D. None of the choices are correct.

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Fungi are often capable of locomotion through the use of flagella

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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