In general, each gene codes for a specific protein

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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The development of tracheids helped land plants to  

A.  resist desiccation. B.  protect the genome from UV exposure. C.  grow to very large sizes. D.  absorb H2O from stems and leaves. E.  take in more CO2. Clarify Question What is the key concept addressed by the question? What type of thinking is required?   Gather Content What do you already know about tracheids? What other information is related to the question?   Choose Answer Given what you now know, what information is most likely to produce the correct answer?   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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Cancer is ________.

A. what happens when cells get old B. cells with proto-oncogene activated C. uncontrolled cell growth D. any tumor in the body

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The primary function of the mitochondrion is the production of ATP. To carry out this function, the mitochondrion must have all of the following except

A) the membrane-bound electron transport chain carrier molecules. B) proton pumps embedded in the inner mitochondrial membrane. C) enzymes for glycolysis. D) enzymes for the citric acid cycle. E) mitochondrial ATP synthase.

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