The process by which cells break down complex molecules in the presence of oxygen to release energy is called ____
a. anabolism
b. photosynthesis
c. metabolism
d. translation
e. cellular respiration
e
You might also like to view...
True or false: although monosaccharides can exist in linear form, virtually all cellular monosaccharides are found in circular form
A. true B. false
What would most likely result from histone acetylation and DNA methylation of the same section of a DNA molecule?
a. The nucleosomes would tightly coiled but remain transcriptionally active. b. Histone acetylation would cancel out epigenetic changes caused by DNA methylation. c. The histones would separate, but the exposed genes would not be transcribed. d. This combination of acetylation and methylation triggers histone replication.
During gamete formation at the end of telophase I, the ploidy of the daughter cells is ________, and each chromosome consists of ________ chromatid(s)
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Molecular/structural orientations (gradients) in an egg are thought to play a significant role in development. What is the origin of such gradients?
A) During early development, the nucleus is placed into position of the highest concentration. B) The side facing up has the lowest concentration of molecules. C) When an egg is fertilized, the gradient is set up based on the side of the egg on which the most mitochondria reside. D) During formation of the egg, nutritional as well as informational molecules (RNAs) are placed in appropriate positions for the development of the embryo. E) Where the sperm penetrated the egg is the area of highest concentration.