Which of the following statements about ozone depletion are true? (Check all that apply.)A) Concentrations of ozone-depleting chemicals continue to rise in the atmosphere.B) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are the major cause of ozone depletion.C) Free chlorine in the upper atmosphere catalyzes the conversion of O3 into O2.D) Weather conditions also influence the size of the ozone hole in the stratosphere.E) CFCs are acted on by conditions in the stratosphere to form diatomic chlorine (Cl2).

What will be an ideal response?


B, C, D, E

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A. cyanobacteria. B. actinobacteria. C. proteobacteria. D. none of the above.

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Centrioles are only found in plant cells

a. True b. False

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All of the following made the separation of these DNA fragments possible EXCEPT

a. the negative charge of the DNA b. the percentage of G + C bases c. the porous nature of the gel d. different fragment sizes e. positive electrode placement

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