________ carbon atoms allow for the formation of ________, which are mirror images of each other

Fill in the blank with correct word.


Answer: Asymmetric; stereoisomers

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In 1992, mangrove forests along the southern Florida coast and the Florida Keys were severely damaged by Hurricane Andrew. Up to 94% mortality was recorded in some areas, with only the shortest individuals surviving. Scientists have monitored the region and by 2001, the forest canopy had closed and the main species were rapidly gaining biomass. This is an example of:

A. island biogeography B. inhibition. C. the diversity-stability hypothesis D. primary succession. E. secondary succession.

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What type of cells is especially impacted by defects in the mitochondria?

a. lung cells b. skin cells c. heart cells d. nerve cells e. bone cells

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Membranes that line the tubes and cavities of the digestive, respiratory, and reproductive systems are

called a. mucous. b. dense, regular. c. desmosomes. d. apocrine. e. serous.

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