What process involves the gradual replacement of plant species in a rainforest over time (for example, as it progresses from an old agricultural field back to a forest)?

A) intertropical convergence
B) desertification
C) succession
D) deforestation


C

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A. 0.5 Vmax. B. 0.5 V0. C. 0.1 Vmax. D. 0.1 V0. E. Vmax [S].

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Leaks between adjoining cells are stopped by rows of proteins most specifically defined as ________ junctions

a. tight b. cell c. gap d. adhering

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When does a chromosome go from one chromatid to two sister chromatids?

A. during the G1 phase of interphase B. during the G2 phase of interphase C. during the S phase of interphase D. during mitosis E. during cytokinesis

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A patient who ingested a significant amount of ethylene glycol 6 hours ago would MOST likely present with:

A) slurred speech and ataxia. B) hypertension and tachycardia. C) an ethanol odor on the breath. D) flank pain and absent urination.

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