Based on the endosymbiosis theory, which of the following used to be a free-living prokaryote?

a. mitochondria
b. rough endoplasmic reticulum
c. peroxisomes
d. ribosomes


a. mitochondria

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A patient suffers from a disease that slows fatty acid synthesis. What is a likely impact of this disease on nervous system function?  

A.  improved functioning due to a healthier weight B.  insufficient myelination and slow axon conduction rate C.  improved functioning due to better blood flow D.  weaker action potentials with smaller depolarization Clarify Question · What is the key concept addressed by the question? · What type of thinking is required? Gather Content/Choose Answer · What do you already know about fatty acids? What other information is related to the question? Reflect on Process · Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?  

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The hormones that exercise control over urine concentration affect:

a. Bowman's capsule b. the proximal tubule c. the distal tubule d. the loop of Henle e. the urinary bladder

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All components of a muscle have ____ orientation, resulting in ____

a. the same; a concerted pull in the same direction b. the same; a concerted push in the same direction c. a random; a dispersion of force d. a random; a concentration of force in the center of the muscle e. the same; a concentration of force in the center of the muscle

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