Gas Exchange Is a Function of the

question 17

Multiple Choice

Gas exchange is a function of the

• A) cardiovascular system.
• B) lymphoid system.
• C) respiratory system.
• D) urinary system.
• E) endocrine system.

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Definitions:

DNA Ligase

A catalyst that aids in connecting strands of DNA by promoting the creation of a phosphodiester linkage.

Apoptosis

A process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms, maintaining health by eliminating old, unnecessary, or unhealthy cells.

Cancerous Cells

Abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and can invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body.

Bacterial Chromosome

The circular DNA found in bacteria that contains all of the genetic information necessary for cell function and reproduction.