Barney Is Unsuccessful with His First Few Appeals

question 110

Multiple Choice

Barney is unsuccessful with his first few appeals. His appellate lawyers determined that there has been a major injustice in Barney's case and are determined to take his case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. His lawyers petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to issue a(n) _______ , so they will request the lower courts for the record of the case.

• A) bill of attainder
• B) ex post fact
• C) writ of certiorari
• D) writ of habeas corpus

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Definitions:

Metaphase

A stage of cell division (mitosis and meiosis) where chromosomes align in the middle of the cell before being separated into each of the two daughter cells.

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Membrane Channel Protein

Proteins that allow the passage of ions and molecules across cell membranes.

Phospholipid Bilayer

A critical component of all cell membranes, consisting of two layers of phospholipids which provide barriers and pathways for substances entering or exiting the cell.