When moist air from over an ocean moves inland and up a mountain slope, it causes heavy precipitation on the windward side. On the leeward side of the mountain, the region receives far less rain. This is referred to as

A) lake effect.
B) eutrophication.
C) a montane successional gradient.
D) a monsoon climate.
E) rain shadow.

Which of the following is an end product of protein digestion?

A) Glucose
B) Amino acids
C) LDL molecules
D) Micelles
E) Nucleic acids

Which is the most diverse and inclusive taxon?

A) domain
B) genus
C) kingdom
D) phylum
E) species

There is a need for glucose in the body. Which of the following reactions will yield glucose directly?

A) Beta oxidation
B) Glycogenolysis
C) Glycolysis
D) Deamination
E) Glucogenesis

The concept of equity refers to the objective of ___________________ when distributing the economic rewards that stem from the employment relationship.

Why is it advantageous for cells to be small?

A) A small cell size prevents a cell from weighing too much.
B) A small cell is better able to conserve energy than a larger cell.
C) A small cell size occupies less space in nature where space is limited.
D) A small cell has a small surface area relative to volume, which allows efficient transport through the plasma membrane.
E) A small cell has a small volume relative to surface area, which allows efficient transport through the plasma membrane.