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The Sun is a __________-type main-sequence star.
D |
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G |
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E |
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S |
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.
In cell biology, cytokinesis results in two separate:
nuclei |
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chromosomes |
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chromatids |
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cells |
During cell division, the cytokinesis phase occurs when cytoplasm and cell membranes complete their separation resulting in two separate cells.
What part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary actions like breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat?
medulla |
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cerebellum |
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spinal cord |
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cerebrum |
Part of the brainstem, the medulla is the connection between the brain and the spinal cord. It controls involuntary actions like breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat.
Which of blood component carries oxygen?
platelets |
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white blood cells |
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red blood cells |
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plasma |
Blood is created in bone marrow and is made up of cells suspended in liquid plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets are cell fragments that allow blood to clot.
In a eukaryotic cell, which organelles deal with proteins?
Golgi apparatus |
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endoplasmic reticulum |
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all of these deal with proteins |
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ribosomes |
The nucleus of a eukaryotic cell contains the genetic material of the cell and is surrounded by cytoplasm which contains many organelles. Ribosomes produce proteins, endoplasmic reticulum helps synthesize proteins and fats, and Golgi apparatus prepares proteins for use.