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Generally, an atom has __________ negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.
fewer |
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equal numbers of |
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more |
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double the number of |
An electron is a subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. Generally, an atom has the same number of negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.
__________ is caused by a lack of Vitamin C.
diabetes |
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scurvy |
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shingles |
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anemia |
Scurvy is a difficiency disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C in the diet.
Which part of the respiratory system helps protect against infection?
pharynx |
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epiglottis |
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trachea |
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nasal cavity |
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.
When compared to eukaryotic cells, prokaryotic cells are:
less complex |
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more complex |
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none of these |
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similarly 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.
Which of the following is not a terrestrial planet?
Mercury |
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Jupiter |
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Earth |
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Venus |
The four planets closest to the Sun (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are called terrestrial (Earth-like) planets because, like the Earth, they're solid with inner metal cores covered by rocky surfaces.