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A young adult has recently had multiple absences from work. After each absence, this adult returned to work wearing dark glasses and long-sleeved shirts. During an interview with the occupational health nurse, this adult says, “My partner beat me, but it was because I did not do the laundry.” What is the nurse’s next action?

The alternative pathways of photosynthesis using the C4 or CAM systems are said to be compromises. Why?

Suppose a cell has the following molecules and structures: enzymes, DNA, ribosomes, plasma membrane, and mitochondria. It could be a cell from _____.

P680 is said to be the strongest biological oxidizing agent. Given its function, why is this necessary?

Which of the following macromolecules enter the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell through pores in the nuclear membrane?

A new patient acts out so aggressively that seclusion is required before the admission assessment is completed or orders written. Immediately after safely secluding the patient, which action is the nurse’s priority?

What can you infer about a high molecular weight protein that cannot be transported into the nucleus?

A primary objective of cell fractionation (including differential centrifugation) is to _____.

Glycolysis is active when cellular energy levels are _____; the regulatory enzyme, phosphofructokinase, is _____ by ATP.

Use the following information to answer the questions below.Exposing inner mitochondrial membranes to ultrasonic vibrations will disrupt the membranes. However, the fragments will reseal “inside out.” The little vesicles that result can still transfer electrons from NADH to oxygen and synthesize ATP.After the disruption, when electron transfer and ATP synthesis still occur, what must be present?