Explain why all mutations are not necessarily harmful.

Under the soviet system, the government a. controlled all forms of communication. b. allowed newspapers to print whatever they wanted. c. controlled editorials but not the reporting of news. d. encouraged access to a wide variety of news sources. select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

True or false 5. carrier proteins have the ability to to change shape and physicially move molecules across the cell membrane. 6. in a facilitated diffusion, the concentration of the molecules to be moved across the cell membrane is higher inside the the cell.

Red blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood. people with sickle cell anemia were born with a defective gene that results in sickle-shaped red blood cells. individuals with the disease often suffer pain in their extremities due to the build-up of these cells causing blockages in the blood vessels. the shape of the blood cells also reduces the amount of oxygen transported in the blood.