The basic unit of contraction in a skeletal muscle is ____

a. the cell
b. the myofibril
c. a sarcomere
d. actin
e. myosin


ANSWER: c

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Grizzly bears have large geographic ranges that consist of mosaics of forests and grasslands at varying altitudes. Grizzlies also require relatively pristine water sources in their range. Based on this, what species type best describes grizzly bears?

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