Although the epidermis lacks chloroplasts, it plays an essential role in photosynthesis. What features of the epidermis
contribute to the overall photosynthetic success of a plant? What will be an ideal response?
Concepts to Consider: Cuticle prevents loss of water needed for photosynthesis; stomata
and guard cells allow diffusion of carbon dioxide and oxygen (open during day, closed at
night).
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A) contaminated food. B) contaminated drinking water. C) contaminated water in coolers, pools, and domestic water systems. D) personâ€"to-person contact.
The elimination of resident bacterial
populations is a. beneficial to animals. b. beneficial to opportunistic pathogens. c. difficult because they are resistant to antibiotics. d. unlikely because of their large numbers. e. all of these
Which of the following would be an indication of kidney failure?
A. dilute urine B. uric acid in the urine C. urea in the urine D. salts in the urine E. large amount of protein in the urine
Zero population growth is achieved when ____.
A. a population starts to decline B. emigration and immigration are balanced, and the number of births equals the number of deaths C. births exceed deaths D. deaths exceed births E. emigration and immigration are prevented