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Which statement describes one way that RNA differs from DNA?

A
One is a protein, and the other is a nucleic acid.
B
They contain different five-carbon sugars and a different nitrogenous base.
C
They are both carbohydrates, but one is a polysaccharide.
D
One provides energy, and the other carries genetic information.
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What is shown in the image?

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A
prokaryote
B
eukaryote
C
chloroplast
D
mitochondrion
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Which is a function of the cell membrane?

A
performs photosynthesis
B
controls what enters and leaves the cell
C
produces proteins
D
provides energy to the cell
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Which organelles are not found in plant cells?

A
vacuoles
B
mitochondria
C
chloroplasts
D
centrioles
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The data in the graph are the result of a paramecium being placed in a hypertonic salt solution.Based on the data in the graph, which would most likely happen if the paramecium were placed in distilled water?

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A
The contractions would increase.
B
The contractions would decrease.
C
The contractions would cease altogether.
D
The contractions would establish dynamic equilibrium.
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Which two microscopes generate three-dimensional images?

A
scanning electron microscope and scanning tunneling microscope
B
transmission electron microscope and scanning electron microscope
C
scanning tunneling microscope and transmission electron microscope
D
compound light microscope and scanning electron microscope
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Consider the plant cells in the image below.Which is a function of the cell structure that is labeled X?

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A
It stores lipids.
B
It helps in cell metabolism.
C
It provides support.
D
It transports proteins.
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Shannon is making a Venn diagram to organize the characteristics of cell walls and cell membranes. Which pair of characteristics both belong in the two areas of the Venn diagram that do not intersect?

A
helps with communication; contains mostly cellulose
B
contains mostly cellulose; forms the outer layer of animal cells
C
is found in plant cells; is found in animal cells
D
is semipermeable; found in animal cells

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