Describe the Movement of the Basilar Membrane in Response to Sounds

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Essay

Describe the movement of the basilar membrane in response to sounds of different frequencies.

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Definitions:

Dissolved Sugars

Sugars that have been dissolved in a solvent, often water, making them an important energy source for organisms at the cellular level.

Stomata

Small openings on the surfaces of leaves and stems through which gases and water vapor pass.

Companion Cells

Plant cells that are part of the phloem tissue and assist in the distribution of nutrients throughout the plant.

Carbon Dioxide

An invisible, scentless gas that is released when carbon and organic compounds burn, and during the breathing process, which is taken in by plants during the process of photosynthesis.