Cords of dense, regular connective tissue holding a synovial joint together are called _______.

A. ligaments
B. tendon
C. joint
D. sphincter
E. skeletal muscle


Answer: A

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Female fire beetles, Melanophilia sp., must seek out freshly-burned trees to lay their eggs in so the larvae can feed on the burned wood. What specialized neural structures might you expect these beetles to have to facilitate this behavior?  

A.  Extra large axons for rapid axonal transduction B.  Special, enlarged synapses for rapid synaptic transmission C.  Giant brain structures for processing auditory information D.  Special sensory structures that can detect signs of fire or burned wood 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 sensory systems involved with behavior? 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? Reflection 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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A signal sequence at the N terminus of newly synthesized proteins will direct the protein to the ________ for protein packaging

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which is an example of clones that already are produced by nature?

A) two plants of the same species B) golden corn C) fraternal twins D) identical twins

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