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In the pancreas, lipase converts fat to:
glycerol and fatty acids |
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simple sugars |
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complex carbohydrates |
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amino acids |
The acids produced by the pancreas contain several enzymes that aid in digestion. Lipase converts fat to glycerol and fatty acids. Pancreatic amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Trypsin converts polypeptides (the building blocks of protein) into amino acids.
Which of the following is not one of the outer planets?
Uranus |
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Neptune |
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Venus |
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Jupiter |
In contrast to the solid terrestrial planets, the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) consist of hydrogen and helium gas and water.
Blood is created in:
the heart |
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bone marrow |
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red blood cells |
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the liver |
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 cell biology, cytokinesis results in two separate:
nuclei |
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chromatids |
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chromosomes |
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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.
Water coming to a boil on a stove, ice melting, and steam from a cup of coffee are all examples of which of the following?
reflection |
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convection |
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conduction |
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radiation |
Convection is the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas.