Which functional group is most prevalent in carbohydrates?

A. Sulfhydrl
B. Amino
C. Hydroxyl
D. Phosphate
E. Benzene


Ans: C. Hydroxyl

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During mitotic cleavage

a. no cell division occurs and the mass does not increase. b. no cell division occurs and the mass does increase. c. cell division occurs and the mass does not increase. d. cell division occurs and the mass does increase. e. the cell is in a dormant stage.

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According to data from the ENCODE project, approximately 80% of the human genome is associated with biological

function. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which is a correct pairing of a biome and its characteristics?

A) temperate broadleaf forest—mild winters; scarce rainfall; predominantly dicot vegetation B) chaparral—mild, rainy winters; long, hot, but wet summers C) savanna—long, cold winters; vegetation dominated by conifers D) tundra—very cold winters; only the upper layer of the soil thaws during summer

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