A measure of the degree of disorder in a system is called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


entropy

A measure of the degree of disorder in a system is called entropy.

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A) small total cross-sectional area, so blood flows rapidly B) enormous total cross-sectional area, but wide so that blood cells pass quickly C) enormous total cross-sectional area, but narrow so that blood cells pass slowly D) small total cross-sectional area, so blood flows slowly

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During elongation, a charged tRNA first enters the ribosomal ________ site and then moves into the ________ site

A) A; E B) P; A C) P; E D) A; P E) E; A

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If during a chemical reaction, a molecule loses hydrogens, it could be described as being oxidized

a. True b. False

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Clusters of nerve cell bodies that function as a local

integrating center are a. nerve cords. b. ganglia. c. a plexus. d. notochords. e. nerves.

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