The inner membrane system of chloroplasts consists of flattened sacs called ________ that form stacks called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


thylakoids, grana

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Bacteria, insects, and plants use carbohydrates to build structures. Which of the following is true of structural carbohydrates?

A) Different types of pentose monomers form the basis of all carbohydrate-based structures. B) Structural carbohydrates show a high degree of branching. C) All structural carbohydrates are made from the same monomer, ?-glucose. D) Structural carbohydrates are long strands, which are chemically linked into a network.

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Septicemic plague usually causes death before a diagnosis can be made

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Dandelions develop seeds by apomixis. What benefits does this strategy provide over vegetative or sexual reproduction?  

A.  Apomixis makes the dandelions more resistant to herbicides. B.  Apomixis provides the benefits of seed dispersal, while maintaining a genome adapted to a given climate. C.  Apomixis is beneficial in sheltered areas where wind pollination would be difficult. D.  Apomixis is beneficial for plants that attract a diverse mix of bees and other pollinators. 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 apomixis? What other information is related to the question? Choose Answer Given what you now know, what information 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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In vertebrates, organogenesis begins with ____

a. neurulation b. gastrulation c. fertilization d. determination e. differentiation

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