Four of the following characteristics are required for the life of an individual organism to continue. Which is the
exception?
a. to maintain chemical uniqueness and organization
b. to respond to stimuli
c. to possess a genetic program to control cell processes
d. to reproduce
e. to evolve
ANSWER: e
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this procedure.
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When a tetraploid flower pollinates a diploid flower of the parental species, the resulting offspring will be
A) pentaploid and sterile. B) diploid and fertile. C) triploid and fertile. D) triploid and sterile.
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a. (A) ? cells (liver) (B) fatty acid (C) Glut4 b. (A) ? cells (pancreas) (B) glucose (C) Glut4 c. (A) ? cell (liver) (B) fatty acid (C) Glucocorticoid d. (A) ? cell (pancreas) (B) glucose (C) Glucocorticoid
Which of the following statements regarding tuberculosis is FALSE?
A) Nearly 1/3 of the world's population is infected with tuberculosis. B) Nearly 1/3 of the world's population shows symptoms of tuberculosis. C) It is responsible for nearly 2 million deaths per year. D) At least 1/3 of those who are TB-positive are also HIV-positive. E) Treatment requires at least six months of antibiotic therapy.