The energy released during the chain of electron transport molecules is used to create a(n) ____ gradient across the
inner mitochondrial membrane for chemiosmosis.
a. ADP
b. ATP
c. proton
d. oxygen
e. electron
c
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following occurs during systole?
A. Both ventricles contract. B. Both atria contract. C. The left ventricle contracts. D. The ventricles fill with blood. E. The atria fill with blood.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the percentage of Icelandic children whose bacterial infections were caused by bacteria resistant to penicillin rose at an alarming rate
After public health officials initiated a campaign to reduce the use of penicillin, resistance dropped off. (See the accompanying figure.) This observation is consistent with the hypothesis that ________. A) bacteria generate mutations so that they can evolve in order to become better adapted to their environment B) the use of antibiotics generates mutations in bacteria that affects their resistance C) antibiotics really have no effect on bacterial resistance; such fluctuations are natural and occur whether we use antibiotics or not D) bacterial populations evolve in response to the selection pressure imposed by antibiotics
A governmental group reviewed the benefits of building a hydroelectric dam on a river in Alaska and determined that the dam would pay for itself within 20 years by producing electricity. However, a conservation group lobbied against the project because of the potential damage it would cause to the environment. Each group issued the following public statements on the project. Which of the statements reflect an environmental benefit of this project?
A) The government will collect higher taxes on sales made to the employees working on building the dam. B) Land loss due to flooding behind the dam will wipe out a large section of forest and riverbank habitat. C) Businesses will spend more money in electrical costs the first two years due to changes in equipment. D) A species known to be endangered will increase significantly in numbers due to changes in the environment.