A pancreatic hormone that promotes the release of free fatty acids from adipose tissue, their conversion to ketones, and the use of both as sources of energy

What will be an ideal response?


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After the publication of On the Origin of Species, the idea of evolution was generally accepted. What part of Darwin’s

theory of evolution, however, was fiercely debated?

a. natural selection b. environmental change c. gradual change d. the old age of the Earth e. limited resources

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Compare and contrast the processes of photosynthesis and aerobic respiration. How are they similar and how do they

differ? What will be an ideal response?

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What is the difference between phenotype and genotype?

A) Phenotype is when both alleles are the same and genotype is when the alleles are different. B) Genotype is the physical expression of a trait and phenotype is the combination of alleles carried by the organism. C) Phenotype is the physical expression of a trait and genotype is the combination of alleles carried by the organism. D) Phenotype is the alleles that are hidden and genotype is the alleles that are expressed.

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A major difference between gymnosperm and angiosperm seeds is that:

A) gymnosperm seeds are not surrounded by fruit. B) gymnosperm seeds are haploid. C) angiosperm seeds are haploid. D) angiosperm seeds are larger. E) gymnosperm seeds are larger.

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