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In cell biology, what part of the cell contains organelles?
cell wall |
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cell membrane |
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cytoplasm |
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nucleus |
The nucleus of a eukaryotic cell contains the genetic material of the cell and is surrounded by cytoplasm which contains many organelles.
Earth's troposphere layer is which of the following?
coldest |
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farthest from the surface |
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closest to the surface |
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hottest |
The Earth's atmosphere has several layers starting with the troposphere which is closest in proximity to the surface. Containing most of the Earth's breathable air (oxygen and nitrogen), it's a region with warmer temperatures closer to the surface and cooler temperatures farther away which results in the rising and falling air that generates weather.
Tough fibrous cords of connective tissue that connect muscles to the skeleton are called:
vertebra |
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tendons |
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ligaments |
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cartilage |
Tough fibrous cords of connective tissue called tendons connect muscles to the skeleton while another type of connective tissue called ligaments connect bones to other bones at joints (elbow, knee, fingers, spinal column).
Small rocks shed by asteroids and comets that reach the earth are called:
meteors |
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meteoroids |
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meteorites |
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shooting stars |
Smaller rocks shed by asteroids and comets are called meteoroids. When these rocks reach Earth's atmosphere, they burn up in the mesosphere and become meteors. If a meteor manages to reach the Earth, it is called a meteorite.
The gravitational interaction of Earth and the Moon is responsible for which of these?
the northern lights |
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day and night cycle |
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tides |
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seasons |
Tides are caused by the gravitational interaction of Earth and the Moon.