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an organism that can use CO2or CO3- (i.e., inorganic C) as a C source, and obtain energy from the sun (photo) - or from the oxidation of inorganic elements or compounds such as iron, sulfur, hydrogen, ammonium, and nitrites (chemo)? correct answer: Autotroph such as plants, algae, cyanobacteria, etc. an organism that can only get carbon and energy from organic compounds? correct answer: Heterotroph such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa, etc. an organism that grows only in the presence of mol...

Deformation CORRECT ANSWER Refers to all changes in the size, shape, or position of a rock body in response to stress. Confining pressure CORRECT ANSWER equal in all directions, associated with the weight of the overlaying rocks. Differential stress CORRECT ANSWER not equal in all directions, associated with tectonic activity. can any rock deform in a brittle or ductile manner? CORRECT ANSWER Any rock can deform in a brittle or ductile manner, depending on the conditions of the deformat...

In contemporary society, community typically develops based on - Interests and skills Anomie is a term used to describe - a breakdown of social structures Psychic income is described as being - an energy and price than can develop for community members Sport always leads to a greater sense of community - False Which of the following is an example of how a sense of community is developed through shared emotional connections in the sport context - ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE EXAMPLES -OK state Uni...

At 3 months old, an infant should be receiving A. Breastmilk or infant formula B. Baby cereal for needed nutrients not in adequate amounts in breastmilk or formula C. Baby fruit juice to help infants become acquainted with new flavors and textures to promote food acceptance D. Only A and B CORRECT ANSWER A. Breastmilk or infant formula The correct statement about breastfeeding is A. Breastfed infants do not need supplemental iron or vitamin D while those who are given infant formula do n...

describe the basic functions all life forms must accomplish -response to environmental stimuli & maintain homeostasis -uptake and processing of nutrients/energy -regulation -growth and reproduction compare and contrast eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell types Prokaryotes: -circular chromosomes, no nucleus, no organelles, 3.5 bya -DNA concentrated in nucleoid Eukaryotes: -linear chromosomes, nucleus, organelles, 1.5 bya -DNA concentrated in nucleus Both: -cellular function takes p...

What is sovereignty? CORRECT ANSWER The legitimate authority in a government to wield coercive power to authoritatively allocate values. Popular sovereignty CORRECT ANSWER The idea that the highest political authority in a democracy is the will of the people Majority Rule CORRECT ANSWER The principle under which government follows the course of action preferred by most people Absolute majority CORRECT ANSWER Fifty percent plus one of all members or all eligible voters Simple Majority...

Define ecosystem correct answer: The collective function of organisms and their environment Where were the 2 crops discussed in the video grown? correct answer: The papaya was grown in Hawaii, and the banana was grown in Uganda What are the 5 components of an ecosystem? correct answer: 1. Food chains 2. Diversity 3. Competitive exclusion 4. Plant succession 5. Nutrient cycles Define agroecosystem correct answer: Ecosystems modified to produce, food, fiber, and/or shelter Id...

Bio 111 lab TAMU exam 1 latest 2023 graded A+ Accuracy a measure of how close a result matches a correct or standard value Precision a measure of variability. For example, three darts placed close together on a dartboard indicate high precision, but if this cluster of darts is far from the bullseye it would also indicate low accuracy Aliquot a portion of something (noun); or to divide or transfer a portion of something (verb). For this lab, aliquot refers to an amount of liquid Micropipette a...