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h histones. Which of the following would also be observed by the student?
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a. A single circular chromosome
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scribing when an isolated cell absorbs oxygen and uses it to transform nutrients to energy?
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The ability of the cell to absorb oxygen refers to the cells function of respiration.
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The ability of the cell to take in nutrients refers to the cells function of metabolic absorption.
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The ability of the cell to synthesize new substances and secrete these elsewhere refers to the cells functio
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n of secretion.
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The mitochondria is the site of cellular respiration.
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4. The fluid mosaic model for biologic membranes describes membrane behavior. According to th
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n of secretion.
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