Which scientist is credited with coining the term cell from the Latin cellulae?

A) Robert Brown
B) Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
C) Theodor Schwann
D) Matthias Schleiden
E) Robert Hooke


E) Robert Hooke

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Toads in a particular population vary in size. A scientist observes that in this population, large males mate with females significantly more often than small males do. All the following are plausible hypotheses to explain this observation EXCEPT:

A. Females select large males more often than they select small males as mates B. Small females are more likely to mate with small males and large females are more likely to mate with large males C. Large males are successful in competing for mates more often than small males are D. Large males occupy more breeding territory than small males do E. The calls produced by large males are more attractive to females than the calls made by small males

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The developing fetus secretes chorionic gonadotropin only during the first 2 weeks of pregnancy

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Skin cells are fastened into strong sheets by

A) basal bodies. B) anchoring junctions. C) tight junctions. D) gap junctions.

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"Synapses are connections between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite of another neuron, where neurotransmitters transmit a chemical signal." How would you modify this statement to make it more complete? (Check all that apply.)A) The statement needs no modification.B) Synapses can also form between an axon and a cell soma.C) Neuromuscular synapses form between the axon of a neuron and a muscle.D) Synapses often form among the parts of a single cell.E) Synapses can be electrical as well as chemical.

What will be an ideal response?

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