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This skeletal system is common in arthropods like insects, spiders, and crustaceans.
vertebrate |
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exoskeleton |
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endoskeleton |
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bone |
An exoskeleton (external skeleton) is common in arthropods like insects, spiders, and crustaceans.
Which of the following is the smallest component of an element that still retains the properties of the element?
molecule |
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element |
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atom |
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neutron |
An atom is the smallest component of an element that still retains the properties of the element.
Cellular fermentation takes place:
anaerobically |
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in the presence of oxygen |
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in plant cells |
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aerobically |
If no oxygen is present, cellular respiration is anaerobic and will result in fermentation where either lactic acid or alcohol is used instead of oxygen.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Sun?
formed 2.6 billion years ago |
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is a yellow dwarf star |
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makes up over 99% of the mass of the solar system |
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is composed of hydrogen and helium |
The Sun is a G-type main-sequence star (G2V) but is informally known as a yellow dwarf star. Composed of 73% hydrogen and 25% helium, the hot plasma that makes up the Sun reaches 9,900°F (5,505°C) at the surface. It formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago and makes up 99.86% of the mass in the solar system.
What is the body's largest artery?
vena cava |
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aorta |
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capillary |
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arteriole |
The aorta is the body's largest artery and receives blood from the pulmonary vein via the left ventricle. From there, blood is circulated through the rest of the body through smaller arteries called arterioles that branch out from the heart. Finally, blood is delivered to bodily tissues through capillaries.