In some plants, the direction of growth changes in response to contact with an object. This is called __________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)


ANSWER: thigmotropism

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Nucleic acids to be analyzed using microarrays are usually tagged by covalent attachment of ________ molecules.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The first photsynthetic autotrophs used the energy of the sun to split H2O because it is not very

electronegative. _______ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Adding untreated sewage to a freshwater lake would cause the biochemical oxygen demand to

A) increase. B) decrease. C) stay the same. D) The answer cannot be determined based on the information provided.

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Which of the following serves as a connection between the nervous and endocrine systems?

A. hypothalamus B. pineal gland C. thyroid gland D. pancreas E. adrenal gland

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