____is used within the cell’s membrane and as a precursor to other steroids synthesized by cells.


Answer: Cholesterol

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Although penicillin inhibits peptidoglycan synthesis, bacterial cells will continue to grow normally in the presence of penicillin in a(n) ________ environment.

A. nonpolar B. isotonic C. hypotonic D. hypertonic

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Leaves on cacti and pelvic bones on snakes illustrate which of the following?

a. vestigial structures b. genetic drifting c. homologous structures d. DNA mutation

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The _____ and _____ of the light being refracted influence the refractive index for any substance.

What will be an ideal response?

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