MindTap Biology, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card for Starr/Taggart/Evers/Starr's Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 4, Problem 10SQ
The main function of the endomembrane system is:
- a. building and modifying proteins and lipids
- b. isolating DNA from toxic substances
- c. secreting extracellular matrix onto the cell surface
- d. producing ATP by aerobic respiration
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MindTap Biology, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card for Starr/Taggart/Evers/Starr's Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 4 - Abnormal Motor Proteins Cause Kartagener Syndrome...Ch. 4 - All cells have these three things in common:...Ch. 4 - Prob. 2SQCh. 4 - Prob. 3SQCh. 4 - True or false? Some protists start out life with...Ch. 4 - Prob. 5SQCh. 4 - True or false? Ribosomes are only found in...Ch. 4 - Unlike eukaryotic cells, prokaryotic...Ch. 4 - Enzymes. contalned in _______ break down worn-out...Ch. 4 - Put the following structures in order according to...
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