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Menstruation occurs when:
the fetus is formed |
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the ovum becomes fertilized |
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the ovum fails to become fertilized |
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the zygote is formed |
If the ovum fails to become fertilized, the lining of the uterus sloughs off during menstruation. From puberty to menopause, this cycle of menstruation repeats monthly (except during pregnancy).
In a eukaryotic cell, which organelles deal with proteins?
endoplasmic reticulum |
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ribosomes |
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all of these deal with proteins |
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Golgi apparatus |
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.
Leafy vegetables, beans, potatoes, fruits, and whole grains are good sources of:
fiber |
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protein |
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unsaturated fat |
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saturated fat |
Fiber provides bulk to help the large intestine carry away waste. Good sources of fiber are leafy vegetables, beans, potatoes, fruits, and whole grains.
What kind of weather front is likely to create clouds and storms?
cold front |
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warm front |
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temperate front |
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stationary front |
A warm front is the boundary between warm and cool (or cold) air when the warm air is replacing the cold air. Warm air at the surface pushes above the cool air mass creating clouds and storms.
The Sun is a __________-type main-sequence star.
E |
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S |
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D |
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G |
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.