A patient suffers from a disease that slows fatty acid synthesis. What is a likely impact of this disease on nervous system function?
A. Improved functioning due to better blood flow
B. Improved functioning due to a healthier weight
C. Insufficient myelination and slow axon conduction rate
D. Weaker action potentials with smaller depolarization
Answer: C
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Which of the following is INCORRECT about ribosome biosynthesis and structure?
A. Ribosomes are composed of two subunits. B. Ribosomes are composed of RNA. C. All components of the ribosome are produced in the cytosol. D. Ribosomal proteins are produced in the cytosol. E. Ribosomes are composed of proteins.
A biologist discovered a new animal. Upon studying its embryonic development, she observed radial cleavage with the blastopore developing into an anus. This animal was categorized as a
A. parazoan. B. radiata. C. deuterostome. D. protostome. E. pseudocoelomate.
Honeydew is essentially
a. xylem sap forced out of the margins of leaves. b. xylem sap harvested by honeybees. c. phloem sap harvested as syrup. d. xylem sap separated from syrup. e. phloem sap leaving the anus of an aphid.
Which of the following contribute to atmospheric CO2 levels? (Check all that apply.)
A. Chemoautotrophy B. Respiration C. Photosynthesis D. Deforestation E. Burning fossil fuel