Metabolism is the sum of all _____________________ by which cells convert and utilize energy

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


biochemical reactions

Biology & Microbiology

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When partially digested food enters the small intestine from the stomach, several events must occur to protect the intestine and allow for the continued digestion of the food. One hormone in particular performs two of these functions

What intestinal hormone is responsible for causing the pancreas to release digestive enzymes and the gallbladder to release bile salts into the intestine? A) secretin B) cholecystokinin C) insulin D) epinephrine E) corticosterone

Biology & Microbiology

The prevalance of iron-sulfide cofactors in organisms supports the hypothesis that life arose _____

a. in outer space b. on tidal flats c. in volcanic springs d. in the upper atmosphere e. near geothermal vents

Biology & Microbiology

What is meant by the description "antiparallel" regarding the strands that make up DNA?

A) The twisting nature of DNA creates nonparallel strands. B) The 5' to 3' direction of one strand runs counter to the to direction of the other strand. C) Base pairings create unequal spacing between the two DNA strands. D) One strand contains only purines and the other contains only pyrimidines.

Biology & Microbiology

There are more species of _____________ than there are species of plants.

a. beetles b. mammals c. crustaceans d. flies e. bees

Biology & Microbiology