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A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries no electric charge. This desribes which of the following?
atom |
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neutron |
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proton |
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electron |
A neutron is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It is neutral as it carries no electric charge.
Which part of the respiratory system helps protect against infection?
epiglottis |
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pharynx |
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nasal cavity |
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trachea |
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.
Reproductive haploids are also known as:
diploids |
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sperm |
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gametes |
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ovum |
Reproductive (haploid) cells known as gametes have half as many (23) pairs of chromosomes as normal (diploid) cells. When the male gamete (sperm) combines with the female gamete (ovum) through meiosis to form a zygote, each gamete supplies half the chromosomes needed to form the normal diploid cells.
An element in the physical state of __________ maintains a constant volume and shape.
gas |
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solid |
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gel |
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liquid |
An element in a solid state has atoms or molecules that are constricted and do not move freely. Solids maintain a constant volume and shape and exist at a lower temperature than liquids or gases.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Sun?
is composed of hydrogen and helium |
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makes up over 99% of the mass of the solar system |
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formed 2.6 billion years ago |
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is a yellow dwarf star |
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.