With __________ growth, a small population starts growing slowly, then grows rapidly, and then levels off once
__________ is reached. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
ANSWER: logistic; carrying capacity
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Determine which of these statements best summarizes the cellular regulation of concentration gradients.
A. Selective permeability of the cell membranes results in equal amounts of substances inside and outside the cell. B. Enzymes are used in the cell to build molecules on one side of membranes to establish concentration gradients. C. Membrane phospholipids and proteins regulate transport functions to establish concentration gradients or equilibria. D. Passive and active transport both function with transport proteins to move materials across the cell membranes. E. The cellular regulations require large amounts of energy to maintain equilibrium of materials.
If a protein-coding gene is identified, its function can be studied by using RNA interference to
__________. a. produce a RFLP b. produce an EST c. turn the gene on d. turn the gene off e. induce a mutation
During which growth phase are bacteria more susceptible to antimicrobial drugs?
A) lag phase B) log phase C) stationary phase D) death phase E) The susceptibility is the same for all phases.
A covalent bond between two atoms is formed as a result of the ______________
(a) sharing of electrons. (b) loss of electrons from both atoms. (c) loss of a proton from one atom. (d) transfer of electrons from one atom to the other.