DNA codes for the sequence of amino acids in the primary structure of a protein, but not for sugars or lipids. This is because

What will be an ideal response?


proteins are the main structural and functional components of cells.

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Your botany instructor likes to tell nerdy jokes, like this: "I wanted to buy a pink Toyota Corolla, but the dealer only had a green Calyx available." Impress your instructor with a clever response to this joke.  

A.  "Oh, I would have chosen the blue Receptacle." B.  "Those are great cars, but the pinecone tires don't roll very well." C.  "Me too! But I could only afford the yellow Androecium." D.  "The factory must have run out of class A genes." Clarify Question What is the key concept addressed by the question? What type of thinking is required? Gather Content What do you already know about flower anatomy? What other information is related to the question? Choose Answer Given what you now know, what information is most likely to produce the correct answer? Reflect on Process Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?

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Which animal does not employ protective armor for predator defense?

A) armadillo B) beetle C) scorpion D) porcupine

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Which of the following techniques would be the best choice for screening a person's genetic profile for 1,000 or more genes?

A) FISH B) Microarray analysis C) VNTR analysis D) ASO test E) RFLP analysis

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What important metabolic intermediate does not cross the inner membrane of the mitochondria?

A. Pyruvate B. ATP C. Acetyl-CoA D. Oxygen

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