Brewton bio 101 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The transition between arteries and veins occurs within tiny blood vessels termed: - capillaries Leading to atherosclerosis, there is a progression of blood vessel disease. Which of the following most accurately describes the progression of the disease? - fatty streak development, plaque development, obstructive plaque formed The liquid part of your blood is - plasma A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart is - a vein Hemoglobin is a complex protein, which is made of four indepe...

Macronutrients - a chemical substance that an organism must obtain in relatively large amounts Macronutrients include - proteins, carbohydrates, fats Micronutrients - the nutrients that our bodies require in smaller amounts Micronutrients include - vitamins and minerals Essential Nutrients - the nutrients required for normal body functions that are not synthesized by the body Essential amino acids - amino acids that are needed, but cannot be made by the body; they must be eaten in foods ...

Once a virus has invaded a host cell, the host cell will most likely be destroyed as a result of _____. - Answer-the virus causing the host cell to burst All viruses contain - Answer-genetic material and a protein coat. Which statement regarding virus reproduction is true? - Answer-Viruses use the host cells' organelles to produce viral nucleic acids. Which statement regarding viruses is true? - Answer-All true: Viruses are enclosed in a protein shell. Each virus has a unique shape. Herp...