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Which of the following is a contribution of Linnaeus to evolutionary thinking? - Species can be grouped by similarity and organized in a hierarchical way Who is originally responsible for the ideas that lineages change through time? - Lamarck Which of the following best describes the geologic process known as uniformitarianism? - The gradual erosion of mountains by water Thomas Malthus was known for arguing that... - The rate of population growth exceeds the rates of increases in food, as ...

What is the most outer layer of plant tissue? - Epidermis What plant tissue is primarily specialized in transporting water and minerals over long distances? - Xylem Plants gain length primarily through what? - Elongation Roots are normally not photosynthetic, as a result what occurs? - They show a net uptake of Oxygen (O2) What are Meristems? - Tissue in most plants containing undifferentiated cells, found in zones of the plant where growth can take place What would you normally not find...

Which part of a microscope is responsible for gathering diffuse rays from the microscope light source and illuminating the specimen with a small cone of bright light? - Condenser lens The magnification of a microscope is equal to.... - the product of magnification of the ocular times the objective lens The absorbance of UV or visible light by a compound and the subsequent release by that compound of some of the energy as longer wavelength (usually visible) light is known as - fluorescen...

A 21-year-old male is unconscious in the intensive care unit after sustaining a head injury in a riverrafting accident. The best assessment tool to evaluate the neurological status of this patient is: Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Mini Mental State exam 4 unrelated words test PERRLA test

of lipid is used to build cell membranes? a. Triglycerides b. Steroids c. Phospholipids - ANSWER c. Phospholipids What type of lipid is used to provide the body with energy? a. Triglycerides b. Steroids c. Phospholipids - ANSWER a. Triglycerides What type of lipid is used to produce some hormones? a. Triglycerides b. Steroids c. Phospholipids - ANSWER b. Steroids Interpreting a lipid profile, what value represents cholesterol? a. HDL b. Total cholesterol c. LDL d. ...

Which of the following were probably factors that permitted early plants to successfully colonize land? 1. The limited number of potential predators (herbivores) 2. The limited number of competitors 3. The availability of symbiotic partners 4. The atmosphere's relative lack of support, compared to water. A) 1 and 2 B) 2 and 3 C) 3 and 4 D) 1, 2, and 3 E) 1, 2, and 4 - A) 1 and 2 1. The limited number of potential predators (herbivores) 2. The limited number of competitors Evidence i...

What is the most outer layer of plant tissue? - Epidermis What plant tissue is primarily specialized in transporting water and minerals over long distances? - Xylem Plants gain length primarily through what? - Elongation Roots are normally not photosynthetic, as a result what occurs? - They show a net uptake of Oxygen (O2) What are Meristems? - Tissue in most plants containing undifferentiated cells, found in zones of the plant where growth can take place What would you normally not find...

During treatment of waste water to make it potable, about 90% of the microbes are removed A. by preliminary fermentation B. in the sedimentation step C. by treatment with alum D. by treatment with chlorine or ozone E. in the filtration step E. in the filtration step Which statement regarding the quality of drinking water is MOST accurate? A. Permissible levels of contaminants vary from state to state B. There are federal laws that dictate standards for drinking water quality C. Drinking water...

Which part of a microscope is responsible for gathering diffuse rays from the microscope light source and illuminating the specimen with a small cone of bright light? - Condenser lens The magnification of a microscope is equal to.... - the product of magnification of the ocular times the objective lens The absorbance of UV or visible light by a compound and the subsequent release by that compound of some of the energy as longer wavelength (usually visible) light is known as - fluorescen...

Which of the following microorganisms can be used as a biological insecticide? Bacillus thuringiensis Considering industrial products, which of the following is not a primary microbial metabolite? antibiotic produced by Penicillium notum - Antibiotics are produced in the stationary phase ie secondary metabolites Which of the following pairs of industrial microbial products and their uses is MISMATCHED? citric acid; antioxidant in food phenylalanine; the sweetener aspartame gluconic acid; relea...