Which of the following statements about lipids is incorrect?
A) They are short chains of polar hydrocarbons.
B) They are used for energy storage.
C) They are large chains of nonpolar hydrocarbons.
D) They are primary component of cell membranes.
E) They are hydrophobic and water insoluble.
A
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A. the cecum B. the abomasum C. the omasum D. the rumen E. the reticulum
Most cells in the body are in prophase.
a. true b. false
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A. p53 B. cyclin D C. RET D. RB E. BRCA1
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A. stimulating components of the immune system through the release of cytokines. B. stimulating the production of specific antibodies. C. blocking or reducing the inflammation response in mucous membranes. D. recruiting macrophages to the nasal epithelium. E. lysing virus-infected cells and preventing further propagation of the pathogen.