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General Science

In a eukaryotic cell, which organelles deal with proteins?

all of these deal with proteins

The nucleus of a eukaryotic cell contains the genetic material of the cell and is surrounded by cytoplasm which contains many organelles. Ribosomes produce proteins, endoplasmic reticulum helps synthesize proteins and fats, and Golgi apparatus prepares proteins for use.

Electronics Information

General current flow in a transistor is from __________ to __________.

collector, emitter

The transistor is the foundation of modern electronic devices. It is made entirely from semiconductor material (making it a solid state device) and can serve many different functions in a circuit including acting as a switch, amplifier, or current regulator. A transistor works by allowing a small amount of current applied at the base to control general current flow from collector to emitter through the transistor.

Arithmetic Reasoning

What is \( \frac{-7a^5}{7a^4} \)?

-a

To divide terms with exponents, the base of both exponents must be the same. In this case they are so divide the coefficients and subtract the exponents:

\( \frac{-7a^5}{7a^4} \)
\( \frac{-7}{7} \) a^{(5 - 4)}
-a

Mechanical Comprehension

A ramp is an example of which kind of simple machine?

inclined plane

An inclined plane is a simple machine that reduces the force needed to raise an object to a certain height. Work equals force x distance and, by increasing the distance that the object travels, an inclined plane reduces the force necessary to raise it to a particular height. In this case, the mechanical advantage is to make the task easier. An example of an inclined plane is a ramp.

Word Knowledge

It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.

oblilgatory

Necessary as a duty or responsibility.

Mechanical Comprehension

If the green box weighs 20 lbs. and is 1 ft. from the fulcrum, how much weight would need to be placed at the blue arrow to balance the lever if the arrow's distance from the fulcrum is 8 ft.?

2.5 lbs.

To balance this lever the torques on each side of the fulcrum must be equal. Torque is weight x distance from the fulcrum so the equation for equilibrium is:

R_ad_a = R_bd_b

where a represents the left side of the fulcrum and b the right, R is resistance (weight) and d is the distance from the fulcrum.

Solving for R_b, our missing value, and plugging in our variables yields:

R_b = \( \frac{R_ad_a}{d_b} \) = \( \frac{20 lbs. \times 1 ft.}{8 ft.} \) = \( \frac{20 ft⋅lb}{8 ft.} \) = 2.5 lbs.

Word Knowledge

"Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.

verify

To support with evidence.

Arithmetic Reasoning

What is \( \frac{28\sqrt{35}}{4\sqrt{5}} \)?

7 \( \sqrt{7} \)

To divide terms with radicals, divide the coefficients and radicands separately:

\( \frac{28\sqrt{35}}{4\sqrt{5}} \)
\( \frac{28}{4} \) \( \sqrt{\frac{35}{5}} \)
7 \( \sqrt{7} \)

General Science

Examples of secondary consumers include:

chickens

Secondary consumers (carnivores) subsist mainly on primary consumers. Omnivores are secondary consumers that also eat producers. Examples are rats, fish, and chickens.

Automotive Information

The radiator is responsible for tranferring heat from the coolant to:

outside air

The radiator is responsible for tranferring heat from the coolant to the outside air. Radiator hoses transfer coolant to and from the engine to the radiator and a radiator cap maintains pressure in the cooling system to increase the boiling point of the coolant mixture and thus allow it to absorb more heat.