A region of separation that forms near the base of the leaf's petiole when the leaf is shed is the

A. endosperm.
B. abscission zone.
C. Casparian strip.
D. pericycle.
E. statolith.


B. abscission zone.

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A) are open systems B) are closed systems C) have tightly controlled thermoregulation D) osmoregulate

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A. lytic B. proviruses C. virulent D. phages

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The presence of thylakoids, phycocyanin, gas inclusions, and cysts would be associated with

A. spirochetes. B. archaea. C. cyanobacteria. D. purple sulfur bacteria. E. green sulfur bacteria.

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