A cell is placed in a beaker of solution. After the cell is placed into the beaker, students observe that it increases in size. Which statement best explains the process being modeled by the cell?

A.

The processes needed for the cell to communicate with other cells.

B.

The processes needed for the cell to take in nutrients.

C.

The processes needed for the cell to move.

D.

The processes needed for the cell to reproduce.

The human genome project is devoted to mapping the general dna sequence of our species. this could lead to the development of new medicines, as well as the possibility of using gene therapy to treat certain diseases. however, there are some ethical issues surrounding the mapping of individual genomes. one concern is a) that your genes may change over time, making the project useless. b) that insurance companies could discriminate based on genetic make-up. c) that since this has never been done before, we should probably not do it now. d) that sequencing our individual genomes is so expensive, it is a counter-productive strategy.

Which of the following is the sl unit used to measure temperature a. kilogram b. liter c. meter d. kelvin

In the first stage of the nuclear fuel cycle the spent fuel must be transported, processed, and disposed of properly. true or false