The Greek root words for "arrange" and "law" underlie the biological term
A. binomial.
B. taxonomy.
C. systematics.
D. nomenclature.
E. systema naturae.
Ans: B. taxonomy.
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A. All biomolecules, including lipids and pigment molecules, decay immediately after death. B. Fossilization requires burial in sediment. C. Sediments accumulate irregularly. D. Organisms with hard parts tend to fossilize more readily than soft-bodied organisms. E. Under normal conditions, organisms are broken down by biological and physical processes.
During parturition, the process of the uterus moving up towards the baby's head is called ____________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word.
Indicate the order of cell types involved in the response to the first exposure to an allergen.
A. B cell, helper T cell, antigen-presenting cell, plasma cell B. Antigen-presenting cell, helper T cell, B cell, plasma cell C. plasma cell, antigen-presenting cell, helper T cell, B cell D. antigen-presenting cell, B cell, plasma cell, helper T cell
Using the data from the graphs and what you know about membranes and metabolic pathways, predict which of the following is the likely reason why actions of aquaporins in a membrane can change so rapidly
A) The number of aquaporins in the membrane is constant, but the pores have to be activated. B) Aquaporins are inserted into the membrane as needed. C) Aquaporins are only in cells that need to be permeable to water. D) Aquaporins use ATP to pump water across the membrane, and their action is limited by the metabolic pathways that produce ATP.