Membrane-like structures form when proteins or

lipids are mixed with water. They serve as a model
for __________, which may have preceded cells. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: protocells

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In seed plants, __________ allow reproduction without standing water. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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The accompanying figure represents a sequence of events occurring in the neuronal membrane (designated by the numbers 1 and 2). The letter ā€œIā€ indicates an ion. What event is mostly likely being portrayed in this figure?


a. activation of voltage-gated sodium channels
b. activation of voltage-gated potassium channels
c. activation of voltage-gated chloride channels
d. activation of sodium-chloride pumps
e. activation of sodium-potassium pumps

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Which of the following occurs during interphase?

A) Chromatin becomes tightly coiled. B) Chromosome duplication occurs. C) Sister chromatids separate. D) The mitotic spindle forms.

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Animals with pentaradial symmetry have 5 planes of symmetry.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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