Which statement best describes the central nervous system?

A. its senses stimuli and carries out a reaction

B. it secretes hormones.

C. it is made up of all nerve cells

D. it is made up if brain and spinal cord

In a study of genetic variation of the Graceland gene, a researcher finds that there are two alleles in a population. In a large sample (500 individuals), the frequency of heterozygotes is 0.63. Is the population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium? 1. No.

Name the four factors that affect population growth. Then, explain how each factor contributes to population growth.

Someone who is allergic to a particular compound (allergen) will often create a subtype of antibodies (immunoglobin E) to the allergen, and histamine levels will increase to produce the immune response.

During childhood, the liver increases in size as hepatocytes undergo cell division, resulting in a greater number of liver cells. This is an example of which of the following? a. Hyperplasia b. Hypertrophy c. Neoplasia d. None of these

Spiecies is what in biology

How do proteins play an important role in the mating of japanese beetles? a. by storing lipids for future use by the reproductive cells b. by making hormones that increase the drive to mate c.

Explain the current and predicted impacts of human activity on atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and Earth's temperature.

1. Which of the following is NOT an effect of soil erosion? 1. Decreased crop yield 2. Water pollution 3. Improved water quality 4. Reduced soil quality

Which of the following is generally true of an X-linked recessive pedigree? A. Disease is seen more often in males than females. B. A pattern of skipped generations is rare. C. Males are gene carriers. D.

Which of the following statements about a plot of V0 versus [S] for an enzyme that follows Michaelis-Menten kinetics is true? A) Km is the [S] at which V0 has become equal to Vmax. B) The plot gives a straight line.