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Molecules and atoms that are inputs to a chemical reaction are known as which of the following?
fuel |
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components |
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reactants |
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products |
During a chemical reaction molecules and atoms (reactants) are rearranged into new combinations that result in new kinds of atoms or molecules (products).
Which of these is not a phase in cell division?
cytokinesis |
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anaphase |
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interphase |
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megaphase |
Cell division is the process by which cells replicate genetic material in the nucleus and consists of several phases, beginning with interphase and ending with cytokinesis.
Which part of the respiratory system helps protect against infection?
nasal cavity |
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trachea |
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epiglottis |
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pharynx |
After air enters through the nose, it passes through the nasal cavity which filters, moistens, and warms it. Further filtering takes place in the pharynx, which also helps protect against infection, and then in the trachea which is just past the epiglottis, responsible for preventing food from entering the airway.
Which of these foods should a person with high cholesterol avoid?
eggs |
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olive oil |
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vegetable oils |
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avocados |
Fats come in three types, saturated (meats, shellfish, eggs, milk), monounsaturated (olives, almonds, avocados), and polyunsaturated (vegetable oils). Saturated fats can raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can decrease it.
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.