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1. A student is observing a cell under the microscope. It is observed to have
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ANS: b v B
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REF: b v p. 2 b v
2. A nurse is instructing the staff about cellular functions. Which cellular function is
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ANS: b v D
The cell’s ability to absorb oxygen is referred to as respiration while its
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, 3. A eukaryotic cell is undergoing DNA replication. In which region of the cell
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ANS: b v C
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REF: b v p. 2 b v