Compare and contrast the nucleotides of DNA and RNA
What will be an ideal response?
DNA is composed of a pair of nucleotide chains, and RNA is made up of a single chain. The nitrogenous bases adenine, guanine, and cytosine are common to both DNA and RNA nucleotides. The nitrogenous base thymine is found only in DNA, and uracil is found only in RNA.
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Exocrine secretions are used to communicate between different animals and
A) To digest foodstuffs. B) To aid in locomotion. C) In trapping prey. D)All of the above
The sight of food can trigger a series of events that results in the release of gastric juice. All but one of the following is true in regards to the previous statement. Select the one answer that is not true
A) This prepares the stomach for food before its arrival in the stomach. B) This is an example of a long reflexive pathway. C) The motor nerves of this pathway are part of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. D) The cerebral cortex, hypothalamus and medulla oblongata are all involved in processing the stimulatory information.
The nutrients that yield the most energy per gram when metabolized are _______.
A) nucleic acids. B) carbohydrates. C) vitamins. D) proteins. E) fats.
Which of the following systems would provide energy for a racquetball player, while playing a point?
A. The phosphagen system B. The anaerobic system C. The glycogen-lactate system D. The glycolysis system E. The respiratory system