The specialized __________ in the intercalated disks allow cytoplasm to flow freely between adjacent cells.

A. valves
B. hemidesmosomes
C. desmosomes
D. gap junctions
E. tight junctions


Ans: D. gap junctions

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fully submerged?

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Antiparallel means that

A) the two polynucleotide chains run in opposite directions. B) each DNA molecule consists of one old and one new strand. C) opposite strands are held together by base pairing. D) the helix twists to the right. E) there is complementary base-pairing.

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Which type of ecosystem has low primary production but nonetheless contributes a large proportion of Earth's total net primary production?

A) tropical rain forest B) coral reef C) open ocean D) desert

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Figure 4.2 represents a (dichotomous/classification/taxonomic) key of the type used to identify a microbe.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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