Engineering a metabolic pathway enables a researcher to use different genes from unrelated organisms

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: FALSE

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A. Production of acids B. Combining glucose molecules to form glycogen C. Hydrolysis of starch D. Breaking down glucose into two molecules of pyruvate E. Shivering to generate heat

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An excitatory postsynaptic potential

a. is only one of several types of graded potential. b. has a hyperpolarizing effect. c. will drive the membrane away from its potential. d. is summed with an inhibitory postsynaptic potential at the input zone of a neuron in a process known as synaptic integration. e. is none of these.

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Which one of the following is false concerning intraspecific hybrids? 

A. An intraspecific hybrid is the offspring of two separate genetic lines. B. Intraspecific hybrids result from asexual reproduction. C. Selective breeding produces intraspecific hybrids for improved agricultural yields. D. An intraspecific hybrid can contain desirable characteristics from two different strains.

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An individual is constipated. They take magnesium salts to help loosen the stool. Why does this work?

A. Water moves from the intestines to the blood because the blood is hypertonic B. Water moves from the blood to the intestines because the blood is hypotonic. C. Water moves from the blood to the intestines because the blood is hypertonic D. Water moves from the intestines to the blood because the blood is hypotonic.

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