You find a moldy orange in your produce bin in your kitchen cupboard. What characteristics of this

environment (consider both the orange and your kitchen) contributed to the growth of this mold? Why
could a plant not have grown in this cupboard? What will be an ideal response?


Concepts to Consider: Warm temperature (although molds may still grow on refrigerated foods);
moisture provided by the orange; readily available nutrition; no need for light in fungi.

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For the following question(s), consult the diagram of the human respiratory system below. Write your

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Identify structure A: Identify structure B: Identify structure C: Identify structure D: Identify structure E: Identify structure F: Identify structure G: Identify structure H: Identify structure I: Identify structure J: Identify structure K: Identify structure L:

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The tissue type that functions in providing support, transport, and insulation is

A. epithelial. B. connective. C. nervous. D. muscle. E. All of the answer choices are correct.

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The acid released in the stomach is

a. carbonic acid. b. hydrochloric acid. c. nitric acid. d. sulfuric acid. e. phosphoric acid.

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