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An endoskeleton (internal skeleton) is a charateristic of __________ animals, including humans.
arthropod |
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vertebrate |
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sentient |
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spiny |
An endoskeleton (internal skeleton) is a charateristic of vertebrate animals, including humans.
__________ and __________ pair to strengthen bones.
iron, calcium |
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vitamin D, calcium |
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calcium, vitamin A |
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vitamin D, magnesium |
Vitamin D helps calcium strengthen bones while also aiding muscle, nerve, and immune system function.
Traits represented by genes may be which of the following?
dominant |
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expressed |
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all of these |
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recessive |
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.
DNA is encoded through a combination of which of the following?
gametes |
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genes |
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nucleotides |
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helix |
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the molecule that contains genetic information. DNA is encoded through a combination of nucleotides that bind together in a specific double helix pattern.
When two air masses meet and neither is displaced, what kind of front is present?
cold |
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occluded |
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warm |
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stationary |
When two air masses meet and neither is displaced, a stationary front is created. Stationary fronts often cause persistent cloudy wet weather.