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How many chromosomes are there in a fertilized egg?

J. Pollock, Science Professor
Answered: Sep 02, 2020

An egg contains 23 chromosomes. The zygote or the fertilized egg has 46 chromosomes. • The egg completes meiosis before it meets up with the sperm, which also has 23 chromo...Read More

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What is the difference between Kwashiorkor and Marasmus?

J. Pollock, Science Professor
Answered: Sep 02, 2020

Both Marasmus and Kwashiorkor are diseases that come from having a poor diet and little or no nutrition. • He will have dry and loose skin hanging. • Typically, the child...Read More

3 Answers

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Which of the following is a true statement?

G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Jul 09, 2018

The answer to this is letter A. Tobacco is known to cause 25 types of diseases. Some of these diseases are known to be deadly. This explains why people are trying to stop smoking. There are even...Read More

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How many chromosomes are there in a sperm cell?

Sophia Lee Ryan
Answered: Aug 18, 2017

(C) 23 A sperm cell contains 23 chromosomes, which is the same number of chromosomes contained in an egg, or ovum. When the sperm and egg combine during fertilization, they create what is c...Read More

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What are two hormones produced by the pancreas?

C. Block, English Professor
Answered: Dec 17, 2018

Glucagon is a hormone produced by the pancreas. The main purpose of the glucagon is to increase the concentration of glucose and fatty acids. These are in the bloodstream. Insulin is also...Read More

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How many chromosomes are there in an unfertilized egg cell?

Sophia Lee Ryan
Answered: Aug 18, 2017

(B) 23 An unfertilized egg, or ovum, contains 23 chromosomes, which are paired with the 23 chromosomes from a sperm during fertilization. These chromosomes are paired up to determine the un...Read More

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What is the difference between Dizziness and Drowsiness?

J. Pollock, Science Professor
Answered: Aug 06, 2019

Dizziness is the state of being dizzy. When a person is said to be dizzy, it's as if the person is spinning around or losing balance. It is possible for a person to experience tinnitus and...Read More

1 Answer

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Which of the following units is most similar to the calorie?

Wyatt Williams
Answered: Sep 26, 2020

Joule

1 Answer

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Which of the following is not a guideline for safe lifting?

Wyatt Williams
Answered: Sep 26, 2020

Keep the object away from the body.

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Which of the following are activities that use calories?

Adrianm
Answered: Sep 26, 2020

All of these use calories

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Which statement about covalent bonds is NOT true?

Lvnagain
Answered: Sep 26, 2020

Covalent bonds are formed when an electron is completely lost or gained from an atom.

In a covalent bond, electrons are shared between two atoms and not totally lost or gained.

1 Answer

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What determines the unique properties of each amino acid?

John Smith
Answered: Sep 26, 2020

R group-the r group is what is unique to each amino acid. no two amino acids have identical r groups, although some are very similar (and account for chemical similarities between those amino...Read More

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What is the difference between FQHC and RHC?

R. Hunter
Answered: Nov 19, 2019

FQHC is the acronym given to Federal Qualified Health Centers, while the full meaning of RHC is Rural Health Clinics. These are clinics established to meet people's immediate medical needs. RCH...Read More

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What cannot be true about passive immunity?

Matz Lewis Clark, College student
Answered: Mar 20, 2019

"It generates memory" is the answer to this. Passive immunity is the process by which the antibodies are usually transferred from an immunized person to someone who is not immune. This will...Read More

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What is the difference between DKA and HHS?

H. Martin, Content Writer
Answered: Sep 10, 2019

The incidence of ketoacidosis and hyperglycemia is recognized as DKA; however, HHS has more severe hyperglycemia without ketoacidosis. Each shows an extreme in the spectrum of hyperglycemia....Read More

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