The second law of thermodynamics states that the disorder in any system is always increasing. In simple terms, you can think about dropping NaCl crystals into a glass of water

The solvation and diffusion of ions is favored because there is an increase in _____________.
(a) pH.
(b) entropy.
(c) ions.
(d) stored energy.


(b)

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A.  insulin B.  secretin C.  bile D.  trypsin E.  glucagon

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Proteins that act as ____________________ catalyze biochemical reactions and are vital components of the cell’s

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

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Many antibacterial agents and chemotherapy agents act as topoisomerase inhibitors. Why would inhibition of topoisomerase cause cell death in bacterial and eukaryotic cells?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of these hormones does the posterior pituitary release?

A) Growth hormone B) Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) C) ADH D) Cortisol E) Gonadotropins

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