Somatic (body) cells mutations can occur in organisms under certain conditions. The mutated DNA only affects the somatic cells and has no effect on the future offspring because —

Which of the following is not a major characteristic used to identify minerals? a. hardness c. density b. magnetism d. luster select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d i know it is not d

Which statement about the pancreas is not true? a. it is an endocrine organ in the abdomen. b. it release chemicals into the digestive system. c. it releases insulin to increase glucose levels. d. it release hormones into the bloodstream.

Cells a and b are the same size and shape, but cell a is metabolically quiet and cell b is actively consuming oxygen. oxygen will diffuse more quickly into cell because . b the oxygen molecules inside cell b have a higher kinetic energy b. a its membrane transport proteins will not be saturated c. a the diffusion gradient there is shallowerd. b the diffusion gradient there is steeper