Which Is Likely to Slowly Flow When Subjected to a Geologic

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which is likely to slowly flow when subjected to a geologic force?

• A) continental lithosphere
• B) oceanic lithosphere
• C) asthenosphere
• D) Neither the lithosphere nor asthenosphere flows when subjected to stress.

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Definitions:

Cotransport

A mechanism where two substances are simultaneously transported across a membrane by a single protein, a process that is typically energy-efficient.

Exocytosis

A process by which a cell transports secretory products through the cytoplasm to the plasma membrane and then releases them into the extracellular environment.

Lysis

The process of disintegration of a cell or some other structure.

Tight Junctions

Specialized structures that form between some animal cells, producing a tight seal that prevents materials from passing through the spaces between the cells.