__________ refers to reactions in which small molecules are used to build larger molecules.
a. Metabolism
b. Anabolism
c. Carboxylation
d. Catabolism
b. Anabolism
Anabolism refers to the building of macromolecules from smaller precursors (e.g., building proteins from amino acids).
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A. sarcoplasmic reticulum. B. endoplasmic reticulum. C. transverse tubules. D. Golgi bodies. E. troponin.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Bumblebees are significantly larger than honeybees; thus, bumblebees have a
____________________.
a. smaller surface-to-volume ratio b. larger surface-to-volume ratio c. smaller volume d. more complete respiratory system
Which of the following factors is related to patch colonization?
A) size of the patch B) isolation of the patch C) number of patches D) all of the above