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When compared to eukaryotic cells, prokaryotic cells are:
less complex
Cells are classified into one of two groups based on whether or not they have a nucleus. Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus and therefore have a less complex structure than eukaryotic cells.
Solve for y:
y2 + 6y - 13 = -y + 5
The first step to solve a quadratic expression that's not set to zero is to solve the equation so that it is set to zero:
y2 + 6y - 13 = -y + 5
y2 + 6y - 13 - 5 = -y
y2 + 6y + y - 18 = 0
y2 + 7y - 18 = 0
Next, factor the quadratic equation:
y2 + 7y - 18 = 0
(y - 2)(y + 9) = 0
For this expression to be true, the left side of the expression must equal zero. Therefore, either (y - 2) or (y + 9) must equal zero:
If (y - 2) = 0, y must equal 2
If (y + 9) = 0, y must equal -9
So the solution is that y = 2 or -9
Which of the following statements about electrical resistance is true?
the more resistive the conductor is the slower electron flow will be
Resistance is opposition to the flow of current. As resistance increases, current decreases as resistance and current are inversely proportional.
Which of the following is not a type of bridge?
block
The six basic bridge forms are beam, truss, arch, cantilever, cable, and suspension.
The ignition coil is a(n):
step-up transformer
The ignition coil steps up the 12 volts available from the battery or alternator to a voltage of 30,000 or more volts at the spark plug. Converting a lower voltage input into a higher voltage output makes the ignition coil a step-up transformer.
Most digestion takes place where?
small intestine
The small intestine is where most digestion takes place. As food travels along the small intestine it gets broken down completely by enzymes secreted from the walls. These enzymes are produced in the small intestine as well as in the pancreas and liver. After the enzymes break down the food, the resulting substances are then absorbed into the blood via capillaries in the small intestine walls.
A dominant trait will be expressed when paired with:
a recessive trait
The traits represented by genes are inherited independently of each other (one from the male and one from the female gamete) and a trait can be dominant or recessive. A dominant trait will be expressed when paired with a recessive trait while two copies of a recessive trait (one from each parent) must be present for the recessive trait to be expressed.
A transition zone between two air masses is called:
front
An air mass is a large body of air that has similar moisture (density) and temperature characteristics. A front is a transition zone between two air masses.
You would measure the amount of resistance at a certain point in a circuit with a(n):
ohmmeter
Resistance is opposition to the flow of current and is measured in ohms (Ω). An ohmmeter is used to measure the amount of resistance at a certain point in a circuit.