Acell expresses a transmembrane protein that is cleaved at the plasma membrane to release an extracellular fragment. the fragment binds to receptor proteins on nearby cells and activates signaling pathways resulting in altered gene expression patterns in the cells. what form of intercellular signaling does this represent? (a) contact-dependent signaling(b) paracrine signaling(c) endocrine signaling(d) autocrine signaling

The seed coat's most important function is to provide a) a nonstressful environment for the megasporangium. b) the means for dispersal. c) dormancy. d) a nutrient supply for the embryo. e) desiccation resistance.

Getting out of bed is the first goal i tackle each day. 2several small goals are achieved by me as the day progresses. 3when i am riding the bus home or walking the dog, i think about the bigger goals i have for my life. which statement correctly describes the verb tense, aspect, and voice in this paragraph? a.sentences 1 and 2 contain present progressive verbs. sentence 3 contains both present progressive and simple present verbs. sentence 2 uses passive voice. b.sentences 1 and 2 contain simple present verbs. sentence 3 contains present progressive verbs. all three sentences use active voice. c.sentences 1 and 2 contain present progressive verbs. sentence 3 contains simple present verbs. all three sentences use active voice. d.sentences 1 and 2 contain simple present verbs. sentence 3 contains both present progressive and simple present verbs. sentence 2 uses passive voice.

Which ideas did your answer contain? check all that apply. no food for organisms no oxygen in the atmosphere no trees or flowering plants no products based on trees or plants (building materials, medicines, fuels, fibers) no fossil fuels