At what approximate wavelengths do DNA, RNA, and proteins maximally absorb light?

What will be an ideal response?


260 nm, 260 nm, and 280 nm, respectively

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Photoheterotrophs are best described as organisms that obtain energy to make ATP

A) from organic compounds but use sunlight to produce carbon sources. B) and organic compounds from sunlight. C) from sunlight but cannot make organic compounds from CO2. D) from some forms of chemicals. E) from organic compounds.

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____ is an element that is abundant in Earth's atmosphere; however, usable forms of this element (such as ammonia) are comparatively rare in certain soils. To circumvent this problem, soybean plants form symbiotic relationships with bacteria

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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Is there any possibility that Ike is a carrier of Hemophilia A?

a. Yes b. No

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Which statement about bryophytes is NOT

true?

a. The sporophyte is diploid. b. The sporangium produces gametes. c. The sporophyte is dependent upon the gametophyte. d. Mitosis precedes gamete formation. e. Sportophytes are formed by mitosis

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