Why are skeletal remains present long after death? It takes a long time for the large number of cells to break down.
O Osteoblasts are the first cells to die when blood stops circulating.
O Mineralization of salts forms a hard, tightly packed matrix.
O Bones are covered with an impermeable membrane.

The skeletal system performs a variety of functions that are crucial to maintaining life processes. what function is performed in the bone marrow, but not in the ossified bones of the skeleton? a oxygen transportation c mineral storage b. muscle attachment d red blood cell production

Which of the following statements about c4 carbon fixation is not true? a c4 carbon fixation is an adaptation for plants exposed to high light intensityb. c4 carbon fixation occurs in more plants than c3 carbon fixation.c c4 carbon fixation is more common in areas of high temperatures than c3 carbon fixation.d. c4 carbon fixation occurs in the inner cells of a leaf rather than the entire leaf.

Which type of scientific statement is defined as a hypothesis or group of hypotheses that can be accepted as true based on the repeated experimentation with similar results