Why is it important that CO2 be rapidly removed from the cells of animals?
a. because high cellular CO2 affects cellular respiration
b. because high cellular CO2 is a narcotic poison
c. because CO2 damages nerve function
d. because CO2 damages muscle function
Ans: b. because high cellular CO2 is a narcotic poison
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a. Yes b. No
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type of cell junctions?
a. tight junctions b. strong adhering junctions c. gap junctions d. plasmodesmata e. both strong adhering junctions and gap junctions
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