Light suppresses secretion of __________ by the pineal gland in the brain. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)


melatonin

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If a eukaryotic organism does not depend on fatty acids as an energy source, one would expect to find ?-oxidation activity associated with which of the following organelles?

A) cytoplasm B) mitochondrion C) peroxisome D) ribosome E) cell membrane

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Hydrological alterations threaten freshwater biodiversity in many ways. Select the exception

a. changes in flow rates b. changes in life histories of aquatic species c. changes in connectivity d. changes in habitat that facilitate the introduction and success of non-native species e. changes in salinity

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What is the probability that two lizards that are heterozygous for stripes on their tails (Ss) will produce

an offspring that is homozygous for no stripes (ss)? a. 1 b. 1/2 c. 1/4 d. 1/8 e. 0

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