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What is the name of the second most electronegative element?
Oxygen has an oxidation state of -2 in most of its compounds. Oxygen is the second most electronegative element, so it also tends to be assigned all shared electrons. Exceptions include O 2 (oxidation state = 0), peroxides, in which two oxygen atoms are connected by a single bond (oxidation state usually = -1), and any...
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What is the term for species evolving together?
Coevolution occurs when species evolve together. This often happens in species that have symbiotic relationships. Examples include flowering plants and their pollinators.
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What's the other term for your wind pipe?
The trachea , or wind pipe, is a long tube that leads down to the chest.
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What is the term for the tube that carries sound waves into the ear?
The ear canal is a tube that carries sound waves into the ear. The sound waves travel through the air inside the ear canal to the eardrum.
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In the cardiovascular system, what blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
The blood vessels are an important part of the cardiovascular system. They connect the heart to every cell in the body. Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins return blood to the heart ( Figure below ).
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Molecules in the gas phase can collide with the liquid surface and reenter the liquid via what?
pressure above the liquid. Molecules in the gas phase can collide with the liquid surface and reenter the liquid via condensation. Eventually, a steady state is reached in which the number of molecules evaporating and condensing per unit time is the same, and the system is in a state of dynamic equilibrium. Under these...
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What guards the opening between the right atrium and the right ventricle?
Right Atrium The right atrium serves as the receiving chamber for blood returning to the heart from the systemic circulation. The two major systemic veins, the superior and inferior venae cavae, and the large coronary vein called the coronary sinus that drains the heart myocardium empty into the right atrium. The super...
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When we consider a chemical reaction, we need to take into account both the system and what?
When we consider a chemical reaction, we need to take into account both the system and the surroundings. The system includes the components involved in the chemical reaction itself. These will often take place in a flask, a beaker, a test tube, or some other container. The surroundings include everything that is not pa...
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What is a layer of tissue that lies between the shell and the body?
Two unique features of mollusks are the mantle and radula (see Figure above ). The mantle is a layer of tissue that lies between the shell and the body. It secretes calcium carbonate to form the shell. It forms a cavity, called the mantle cavity, between the mantle and the body. The mantle cavity pumps water for filter...
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In what country can some of the largest natural crystals be found?
Some of the largest, and most beautiful, natural crystals can be found in the Naica mine, in Mexico. These gypsum crystals were formed over thousands of years. Groundwater that is rich in calcium and sulfur flowed through an underground cave. Check it out:.
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What are the primary producers in terrestrial biomes?
Plants are the primary producers in terrestrial biomes. They make food for themselves and other organisms by photosynthesis. The major plants in a given biome, in turn, help determine the types of animals and other organisms that can live there.
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Where are aerofoils found?
Birds also have wings that function as an aerofoil . The surface of the aerofoil is curved to help the bird control and use the air currents to fly. Aerofoils are also found on the wings of airplanes.
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What is the si unit for pressure?
Summary Four quantities must be known for a complete physical description of a sample of a gas: temperature, volume, amount, and pressure. Pressure is force per unit area of surface; the SI unit for pressure is the pascal (Pa), defined as 1 newton per square meter (N/m2). The pressure exerted by an object is proportion...
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The simplest and smallest particle of matter that still has chemical properties of the element is called?
Inside of elements, you will find identical atoms. An atom is the simplest and smallest particle of matter that still has chemical properties of the element. Atoms are the building block of all of the elements that make up the matter in your body or any other living or non-living thing. Atoms are so small that only the...
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Frequency and intensity are two measurable properties of what?
All waves can be defined in terms of their frequency and intensity.
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While most mammals give birth to live young, monotremes can do what?
Monotremes can lay eggs, but most mammals give birth to live young.
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What happens to old oceanic crust at convergent boundaries?
It’s much easier to precisely make mirrors than to precisely make glass lenses. For that reason, reflectors can be made larger than refractors. Larger telescopes can collect more light. This means that they can study dimmer or more distant objects. The largest optical telescopes in the world today are reflectors. Teles...
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When electrons are shared between two atoms, they make a bond called a what?
Ionic bonding typically occurs when it is easy for one atom to lose one or more electrons and another atom to gain one or more electrons. However, some atoms won’t give up or gain electrons easily. Yet they still participate in compound formation. How? There is another mechanism for obtaining a complete valence shell: ...
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What happens to the temperature of matter as light is absorbed?
http://www. chem. ufl. edu/~itl/2045/lectures/lec_d. html.
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By shocking ocean water, earthquakes can cause what deadly ocean waves?
Earthquakes can cause tsunamis . These deadly ocean waves may result from any shock to ocean water. A shock could be a meteorite impact, landslide, or a nuclear explosion. But most come from large underwater earthquakes.
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Where are the desmosome found in a cell?
A desmosome is a cell junction specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion. They are found in simple and stratified squamous epithelium, and in muscle tissue where they bind muscle cells to one another. These junctions are composed of complexes of cell surface adhesion proteins and linking proteins. These proteins have both ...
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Fission is a type of radioactivity in which large nuclei spontaneously break apart into what?
Fission is a type of radioactivity in which large nuclei spontaneously break apart into smaller nuclei.
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Bones are the main organs of what system, which also includes cartilage and ligaments?
Bones are the main organs of the skeletal system. The skeletal system also includes cartilage and ligaments.
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Most waves strike the shore at an angle. this causes what?
Below the topsoil is the “B“ horizon. This is also called the subsoil . Soluble minerals and clays accumulate in the subsoil. Because it has less organic material, this layer is lighter brown in color than topsoil. It also holds more water due to the presence of iron and clay. There is less organic material in this lay...
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What is the difference between the daily high and the daily low?
The difference between the daily high and the daily low is the tidal range.
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Spermatogonia are the stem cells of what male sex organs?
Germ Cells The least mature cells, the spermatogonia (singular = spermatogonium), line the basement membrane inside the tubule. Spermatogonia are the stem cells of the testis, which means that they are still able to differentiate into a variety of different cell types throughout adulthood. Spermatogonia divide to produ...
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Sensory neurons transmit nerve impulses from sense organs and internal organs to the brain via the?
Sensory neurons transmit nerve impulses from sense organs and internal organs to the brain via the spinal cord. In other words, they carry information about the inside and outside environment to the brain.
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Sexually reproducing organisms alternate between which stages?
CHAPTER SUMMARY 7.1 Sexual Reproduction Nearly all eukaryotes undergo sexual reproduction. The variation introduced into the reproductive cells by meiosis appears to be one of the advantages of sexual reproduction that has made it so successful. Meiosis and fertilization alternate in sexual life cycles. The process of ...
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Acids turn blue litmus paper which color?
Certain indicator compounds, such as litmus, can be used to detect acids. Acids turn blue litmus paper red.
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The development of a head region is called what?
Most flatworms have a distinct head region that includes nerve cells and sensory organs, such as eyespots. The development of a head region, called cephalization , evolved at the same time as bilateral symmetry in animals. This process does not occur in cnidarians, which evolved prior to flatworms and have radial symme...
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Which hormone helps cells absorb sugar from the blood?
Endocrine system: A high concentration of sugar in the blood triggers secretion of insulin by an endocrine gland called the pancreas. Insulin is a hormone that helps cells absorb sugar from the blood.
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What is the number of electrons equal to in every electrically neutral atom?
Electron Shells and the Bohr Model It should be stressed that there is a connection between the number of protons in an element, the atomic number that distinguishes one element from another, and the number of electrons it has. In all electrically neutral atoms, the number of electrons is the same as the number of prot...
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What is the most common form of dwarfism in humans?
It can be. Achondroplasia is the most common form of dwarfism in humans, and it is caused by a dominant mutation. The mutation can be passed from one generation to the next. Over 95% of unrelated individuals with Achondroplasia have the same mutation, making it one of the most common mutations in the human genome. Why?...
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What is the term for groups of three successive nucleotide bases in dna?
Overview of Transcription. Transcription uses the sequence of bases in a strand of DNA to make a complementary strand of mRNA. Triplets are groups of three successive nucleotide bases in DNA. Codons are complementary groups of bases in mRNA.
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The coccyx, or tailbone, results from the fusion of four small what?
Regions of the Vertebral Column The vertebral column originally develops as a series of 33 vertebrae, but this number is eventually reduced to 24 vertebrae, plus the sacrum and coccyx. The vertebral column is subdivided into five regions, with the vertebrae in each area named for that region and numbered in descending ...
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What is a pure substance that cannot be separated into any other substances called?
An element is a pure substance that cannot be separated into any other substances. There are 92 naturally occurring elements.
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How many different types of stresses are there?
Stress is the force applied to a rock. There are four types of stresses:.
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A molecule has two structures that can be generated. what is this called?
The cis isomer has the two single hydrogen atoms on the same side of the molecule, while the trans isomer has them on opposite sides of the molecule. In both molecules, the bonding order of the atoms is the same. In order for geometric isomers to exist, there must be a rigid structure in the molecule to prevent free ro...
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An antigen is a molecule that reacts with some component of the what response?
Chapter 42 1 Figure 42.11 C 3 Figure 42.16 If the blood of the mother and fetus mixes, memory cells that recognize the Rh antigen can form late in the first pregnancy. During subsequent pregnancies, these memory cells launch an immune attack on the fetal blood cells. Injection of anti-Rh antibody during the first pregn...
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What bodily system is primarily responsible for fighting pathogens in the body?
21.5 | The Immune Response against Pathogens By the end of this section, you will be able to: • Explain the development of immunological competence • Describe the mucosal immune response • Discuss immune responses against bacterial, viral, fungal, and animal pathogens • Describe different ways pathogens evade immune re...
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Displacement, velocity, acceleration, and force are examples of what type of quantity that has magnitude and direction?
Vectors in Two Dimensions A vector is a quantity that has magnitude and direction. Displacement, velocity, acceleration, and force, for example, are all vectors. In one-dimensional, or straight-line, motion, the direction of a vector can be given simply by a plus or minus sign. In two dimensions (2-d), however, we spec...
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Gases such as co2 and methane can trap what energy in earth's atmosphere, before radiating it into space?
Thermal energy can be trapped in Earth’s atmosphere by gases such as CO2, water vapor, methane, and chlorofluorocarbons before it can be radiated into space—like the effect of a greenhouse. It is not yet clear how large an increase in the temperature of Earth’s surface can be attributed to this phenomenon. Venus is an ...
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What happens when heated water is released into a body of water?
If heated water is released into a body of water, it may cause thermal pollution. Thermal pollution is a reduction in the quality of water because of an increase in water temperature. A common cause of thermal pollution is the use of water as a coolant by power plants and factories. This water is heated and then return...
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What term is used to describe a chemical released by an animal that affects the behavior or physiology of animals of the same species?
The amount of material left over after a certain number of half-lives can be easily calculated.
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What is the term for the gas in smog that can damage plants?
The ozone in smog may damage plants. The effects of ozone add up over time. Plants such as trees, which normally live a long time, are most affected. Entire forests may die out if ozone levels are very high. Other plants, including crop plants, may also be damaged by ozone. You can see evidence of ozone damage in Figur...
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What is the study of the similarities and differences in the embryos of different species?
Comparative embryology is the study of the similarities and differences in the embryos of different species. Similarities in embryos are evidence of common ancestry. All vertebrate embryos, for example, have gill slits and tails. Most vertebrates, except for fish, lose their gill slits by adulthood. Some of them also l...
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What are the main organs of the respiratory system?
The lungs are the main organs of the respiratory system. This is where gases are exchanged between the air and the blood. Gases are also transported by the blood and exchanged between the blood and all the cells of the body.
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What do you call the traits that allow a plant, animal, or other organism to survive and reproduce in its environment?
Every plant and animal depends on its traits to survive. Survival may include getting food, building homes, and attracting mates. Traits that allow a plant, animal, or other organism to survive and reproduce in its environment are called adaptations .
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The products of photosynthesis are glucose and what else?
The products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.
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In what way do bacteria reproduce?
Bacteria reproduce by binary fission, resulting in two daughter cells identical to the parent cell.
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What type of fibers are made mostly of protein in living things?
Muscle fibers are made mostly of protein.
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What force is responsible for erosion by flowing water and glaciers?
Gravity is responsible for erosion by flowing water and glaciers. That’s because gravity pulls water and ice downhill. These are ways gravity causes erosion indirectly. But gravity also causes erosion directly. Gravity can pull soil, mud, and rocks down cliffs and hillsides. This type of erosion and deposition is calle...
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Nearly all protists exist in some type of aquatic environment, including freshwater and marine environments, damp soil, and even snow. several protist species are parasites that infect animals or plants. a few protist species live on dead organisms or their wastes, and contribute to what?
Habitats Nearly all protists exist in some type of aquatic environment, including freshwater and marine environments, damp soil, and even snow. Several protist species are parasites that infect animals or plants. A few protist species live on dead organisms or their wastes, and contribute to their decay.
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What type of rocks form from cooled magma or lava?
Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava.
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What kind of cells have positive cell potentials, and all the reduction reactions are reversible?
Galvanic cells have positive cell potentials, and all the reduction reactions are reversible. The reaction at the anode will be the half-reaction with the smaller or more negative standard reduction potential. Reversing the reaction at the anode (to show the oxidation) but not its standard reduction potential gives: An...
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A fish's stream-lined body that reduces water resistance is an example of what kind of response to an aquatic lifestyle?
Many structures in fish are adaptations for their aquatic lifestyle. For example, fish have a stream-lined body that reduces water resistance while swimming.
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Emissions of what gas into the atmosphere from fossil fuel burning have been rising for the past several decades?
Carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere from fossil fuel burning have been rising for the past several decades.
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Gymnosperms have seeds but do not have what?
Gymnosperms have seeds but do not have flowers.
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Modern members of what broad animal group live in many different habitats and are found on every continent except antarctica?
Modern reptiles live in many different habitats. They can be found on every continent except Antarctica.
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The right ventricle pumps what type of blood toward the lungs?
The right ventricle pumps oxygen-poor blood toward the lungs, where it receives oxygen.
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What is it called when something is unable to move from place to place?
Sponges come in a variety of shapes and sizes. For example, they may be shaped like tubes, fans, cones, or just blobs. They range in diameter from about a centimeter (0.4 inches) to over a meter (3.3 feet). Many species live in colonies that may be quite large. Adult sponges are sessile . This means they are unable to ...
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What waves are the broad range of electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies?
Radio waves are the broad range of electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies. They are used for radio and television broadcasts, microwave ovens, cell phone transmissions, and radar.
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What are the two main types of sedimentary rocks?
There are two main types of sedimentary rocks: clastic and chemical. Clastic rocks are made of sediments, which are sometimes called clasts. Creating rocks from sediments is called lithification . Chemicals precipitate from liquid to form chemical sedimentary rocks.
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Light waves which interfere with themselves after interaction with a small aperture or target are said to what?
Waves are characterized by their ability to constructively and destructively interfere . Light waves which interfere with themselves after interaction with a small aperture or target are said to diffract .
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Distance traveled divided by time yields what measurement, which is another word used to describe the speed of a chemical reaction?
Chemists need to be concerned with the rates at which chemical reactions occur. Rate is another word for speed. If a sprinter takes 11.0 s to run a 100 m dash, his rate or speed is given by the distance traveled divided by the time.
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Beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, and barium are classified as what type of metals?
The alkaline earth metals include beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, and barium. Strontium and barium react with air and must be stored in oil.
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Neutron stars are the corpses of left over what?
Neutron stars are the corpses of stars left over after supernova explosions. They are the size of a small city, but can spin several times per second. (Try to imagine this in your head. ) Consider a neutron star of radius 10 km that spins with a period of 0.8 seconds. Imagine a person is standing at the equator of this...
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The negative logarithm of the hydroxide-ion concentration of a solution is called?
As with the hydrogen-ion concentration, the concentration of the hydroxide ion can be expressed logarithmically by the pOH. The pOH of a solution is the negative logarithm of the hydroxide-ion concentration.
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What is the greatest contribution of arthropods to human food supply?
The intentional cultivation of arthropods and other small animals for human food, referred to as minilivestock, is now emerging in animal husbandry as an ecologically sound concept. However, the greatest contribution of arthropods to human food supply is by pollination. Three-fourths of the world’s flowering plants and...
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What kind of weather change do la nina years usually bring?
El Niño and La Niña bring about dramatic changes in climate for a year or two. In some locations, one brings rain and the other brings drought. In California, for example, El Niño years are full of snow and rain. La Niña years tend toward drought. These variations can bring tremendous changes to living creatures. Human...
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In physics, _______ is defined as the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object?
No doubt you already have a good idea of what temperature is. You might define it as how hot or cold something feels. In physics, temperature is defined as the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object. When particles move more quickly, temperature is higher and an object feels warmer. When particles move mo...
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In alcoholic fermentation , which acid changes to alcohol and carbon dioxide?
In alcoholic fermentation , pyruvic acid changes to alcohol and carbon dioxide. This is shown in Figure below . NAD + also forms from NADH, allowing glycolysis to continue making ATP. This type of fermentation is carried out by yeasts and some bacteria. It is used to make bread, wine, and biofuels.
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What is another term for scale worms?
Halkieria, or scale worms, are an example of a fossil life from the Cambrian.
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Which constellation looks like a rectangle high in winter's south-southeastern sky?
The star constellation “Orion, The Hunter”. Orion is one of the most beautiful of all constellations, and one of the easiest to find. It looks like a large (slightly twisted) rectangle high in winter's south-southeastern sky. Two of the brightest stars in the evening sky lie at opposite corners of the rectangle: bright...
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What mammal is often a pollinator of nocturnal flowers?
Pollination by Bats In the tropics and deserts, bats are often the pollinators of nocturnal flowers such as agave, guava, and morning glory. The flowers are usually large and white or pale-colored; thus, they can be distinguished from the dark surroundings at night. The flowers have a strong, fruity, or musky fragrance...
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What can reproduce by infecting the cell of a living host?
A virus cannot reproduce on its own. However, a virus can reproduce by infecting the cell of a living host. Inside the host cell, the virus uses the cell’s structures, materials, and energy to make copies of itself.
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The theory that establishes the concepts of atoms and how they compose matter is called what?
The modern atomic theory establishes the concepts of atoms and how they compose matter.
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How does the heart transport blood?
A screw is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder. When on a screw, inclined planes are called threads, which can be seen in the image above. The mechanical advantage of a screw increases with the density of the threads. The calculations to determine the IMA for a screw involve the circumference of the head of the...
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The gender of a baby is determined by what special pair of chromosomes?
One of the exciting things about expecting a child is wondering if the baby will be a boy or a girl. There are many superstitions about how one might influence or predict the outcome. But what really determines if a baby is male or female? We now know that the gender of a baby is determined by a special pair of chromos...
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What does the activity of an organism depend on the totality of?
the activity of an organism depends on the total activity of independent cells,.
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What is solid water that forms when water vapor undergoes deposition?
Frost is solid water that forms when water vapor undergoes deposition.
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What gets released into the atmosphere when fossil fuels are burned?
Using fossil fuels and nuclear energy creates other problems as well. The burning of fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This is one of the major greenhouse gases causing global climate change. Nuclear power creates another set of problems, including the disposal of radioactive waste.
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What is the term for the measure of a fluid's thickness?
Characteristics of Blood When you think about blood, the first characteristic that probably comes to mind is its color. Blood that has just taken up oxygen in the lungs is bright red, and blood that has released oxygen in the tissues is a more dusky red. This is because hemoglobin is a pigment that changes color, depen...
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Plant cells have structures that animal cells?
Plant cells have structures that animal cells lack. What important process takes place in plant cells but not in animal cells that might explain their differences?.
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What reduces the need for pesticides and other toxic chemicals?
Harmless fungi can be used to control pathogenic bacteria and insect pasts on crops. Fungi compete with bacteria for nutrients and space, and they parasitize insects that eat plants. Fungi reduce the need for pesticides and other toxic chemicals.
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Matter can be described with what two encompassing types of properties?
Matter can be described with both physical properties and chemical properties.
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Types of neurons include sensory neurons, motor neurons, and?
Types of neurons include sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons.
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Active and passive forms of what enable the body to resist damage from pathogens?
Active versus Passive Immunity Immunity to pathogens, and the ability to control pathogen growth so that damage to the tissues of the body is limited, can be acquired by (1) the active development of an immune response in the infected individual or (2) the passive transfer of immune components from an immune individual...
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What do you call the ability to sense sound energy and perceive sound?
Hearing is the ability to sense sound energy and perceive sound. The ear is the organ that senses sound and allows us to hear. Damage to structures of the ear may cause hearing loss. Total hearing loss is called deafness.
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What are the high points of a transverse wave called?
A transverse wave can be characterized by the high and low points reached by particles of the medium as the wave passes through. This is illustrated in Figure below . The high points are called crests, and the low points are called troughs.
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What is the transfer of heat by a current?
Convection is the transfer of heat by a current. Convection happens in a liquid or a gas. Air near the ground is warmed by heat radiating from Earth's surface. The warm air is less dense, so it rises. As it rises, it cools. The cool air is dense, so it sinks to the surface. This creates a convection current, like the o...
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When acellular slime molds swarm, they fuse together to form a single cell with many what?
When acellular slime molds swarm, they fuse together to form a single cell with many nuclei.
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Potential energy is not only associated with the location of matter, but also with the structure of matter. even a spring on the ground has potential energy if it is what?
Potential energy is not only associated with the location of matter, but also with the structure of matter. Even a spring on the ground has potential energy if it is compressed; so does a rubber band that is pulled taut. On a molecular level, the bonds that hold the atoms of molecules together exist in a particular str...
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What is the name of film that polyester fibers form?
Polyester molecules make excellent fibers and are used in many fabrics. A knitted polyester tube, which is biologically inert, can be used in surgery to repair or replace diseased sections of blood vessels. PET is used to make bottles for soda pop and other beverages. It is also formed into films called Mylar. When mag...
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Where do germline mutations occur in?
Germline mutations occur in gametes. Somatic mutations occur in other body cells. Chromosomal alterations are mutations that change chromosome structure. Point mutations change a single nucleotide. Frameshift mutations are additions or deletions of nucleotides that cause a shift in the reading frame.
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What a mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid?
Aqua regia, a mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid, is one of the few materials that will dissolve gold. This material, translated to "royal water" in English, was named so because it could dissolve the royal metal gold. First noted in the fourteenth century, aqua regia could be used to help ascertain whether a...
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Most members of what kingdom of spore-making organisms grow on the forest floor, where the dark and damp environment is rich?
Habitats Although fungi are primarily associated with humid and cool environments that provide a supply of organic matter, they colonize a surprising diversity of habitats, from seawater to human skin and mucous membranes. Chytrids are found primarily in aquatic environments. Other fungi, such as Coccidioides immitis, ...
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What results when the water vapor from a hot shower contacts the cooler surface of a mirror?
If you take a hot shower in a closed bathroom, the mirror is likely to "fog" up. The "fog" consists of tiny droplets of water that form on the cool surface of the mirror. Why does this happen? Some of the hot water from the shower evaporates, so the air in the bathroom contains a lot of water vapor. When the water vapo...
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What type of vascular plants produce seeds in cones?
Gymnosperms are vascular plants that produce seeds in cones . Examples include conifers such as pine and spruce trees. The gymnosperm life cycle has a dominant sporophyte generation. Both gametophytes and the next generation’s new sporophytes develop on the sporophyte parent plant. Figure below is a diagram of a gymnos...
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Certain medications can suppress the immune system. this is an intended effect of drugs given to people with what?
Certain medications can suppress the immune system. This is an intended effect of drugs given to people with transplanted organs. In many cases, however, it is an unwanted side effect of drugs used to treat other diseases.
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