Which of the following are the most abundant and diverse of the extant vertebrates?

A) ray-finned fishes
B) birds
C) amphibians
D) nonbird reptiles
E) mammals


Answer: A

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all of the energy that is contained in a molecule of glucose is converted into the energy stored in ATP. What happens to the remaining energy? A. It is destroyed B. It is used to drive exergonic reactions C. It is donated to molecules in the cellular respiration process to reduce them D. It is lost as heat

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Multiple independent experiments have demonstrated that phytochrome helps trigger seasonal change responses in plants such as changing color and loosening of leaves. Plants have the ability to respond to seasonal changes in their surroundings. This statement is an example of

A. inductive reasoning. B. deductive reasoning. C. a theory. D. a hypothesis. E. an experiment.

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Which of the following is dependent on the ability of water molecules to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules besides water?

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