Many Different Ions Are Taken into the Body with Each

question 65

Multiple Choice

Many different ions are taken into the body with each meal or produced during cellular metabolism. The kidneys are important in regulating homeostasis of these ions in the body. Match each ion to its function.
-sodium and chloride

• A)maintains electrical charges across cell membranes
• B)important in muscle and nerve activity
• C)maintains acid-base balance
• D)determines the volume of extracellular fluid, including blood which can affect blood pressure

Understand the concept and applications of DNA profiling.

Comprehend the scope and significance of genomics.

Recognize the specificity of restriction enzymes to DNA.

Identify the use of Ti plasmid in genetic engineering for plants.

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Definitions:

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that describes the size and direction of a relationship between two variables, ranging from -1 to +1.

Behaviorism

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.

Unconscious Forces

The underlying psychological influences of which we are not aware that affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Replication

Repeating a study to see if the effect is reliable.