Which of these is not a function of the root cap?
A. gravity perception
B. rapid cell division
C. protection of the root tip
D. pushing away soil particles as the root grows
E. releasing a slimy lubricant fluid
B. rapid cell division
The area of the root responsible for rapid cell division is the Zone of cell division.
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Why would the loss of helper T cells due to HIV infection result in the immunodeficiency associated with AIDS?
A. Helper T cells are central to the activation of other parts of the immune system. B. Helper T cells are normally present in higher numbers, so their loss reduces the total number of immune cells. C. Without helper T cells, plasma cells would not secrete antibody. D. Infection of the helper T cells could lead to infection and loss of progenitor cells, thereby eliminating all immune cells.
The systematics of today is very different from the systematics learned a generation ago. As a result, which statements
is the least accurate?
a. The biological species concept has no validity. b. The number of existing species is known with certainty. c. The Linnaean system of classification is wrong most of the time. d. Morphological traits are not reliable for determining species relationships. e. Evolutionary-based classification has entirely re-organized the classification and categories of organisms and their relationships to one another.
What initiates the sodium-potassium pump?
A. two potassium ions are transported into the cell. B. ATP binds to the protein which becomes phosphorylated (ADP is released). C. phosphorylated pump has low affinity for sodium allowing sodium to leave and potassium to bind. D. three sodium ions bind to the cytoplasmic side of the protein. E. three sodium ions are translocated out of the cell.
Observing and characterizing colonial growth for size, shape, edge, elevation, color, odor, and texture is part of ________.
A. inspection B. specimen collection C. inoculation D. incubation E. isolation