Cell Structure and Function
Following an oil spill off a coastal region, which aspect most critically influences the resilience of local marine ecosystems?
If a novel phospholipid with branched hydrocarbon tails were synthesized, how might its inclusion in cellular membranes impact the fluidity and permeability of the membrane at low temperatures compared to typical straight-chain phospholipids?
What is the job of the Golgi Apparatus?
What is a likely consequence if a mutation causes an overproduction of smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER) relative to rough ER in secretory cells?
Which compound acts as the primary electron donor in photosynthesis?
If a population of rabbits exhibits a high level of genetic variation, what is the most likely long-term impact on the population's ability to adapt to environmental change?
In an aquatic ecosystem exposed to acid rain, what might be an unexpected consequence affecting trophic interactions?
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Which cellular process most directly results in the variation of genetic material that contributes to evolutionary change?
Which organelle is responsible for producing ATP, the energy currency of the cell?
What long-term evolutionary disadvantage may arise from a heritable mutation that leads to excessive compartmentalization within eukaryotic cells?