An individual with a protein deficiency typically experiences increased susceptibility to illnesses, muscle and joint pain, and difficulty concentrating. why does a protein deficiency cause such diverse symptoms? a. because immune, nervous, and muscle system cells require proteins for structure and regulation b. because the only role of proteins is to provide the enzymes that all cells need to function c. because the membranes of immune, muscle, and nervous system cells consist entirely of proteins d. because proteins are the primary source of energy for many different cell types

Check all that apply diatoms are marine algae that have a shell made of silica, what are some of the uses of the silica shell after the diatoms die? 1.the shells make up the diatomaceous earth used in filters 2.it can be used as an ingredient in abrasives 3.they are used in food products 4.the shells can be used in some insulating materials

Which is an example of a decomposer? a. bear b.algae c.grass d.bacteria d bacteria

To store strawberries in sugar syrup, lucy placed them in a jar and covered them with sugar but did not add any water. do you think syrup will be formed? justify. a. no. since water is not added, there cannot be any syrup formation. b. no. the higher concentration of sugar on the outside will cause the water from the sugar to diffuse in the strawberry cells causing them to swell without formation of any syrup. c. yes. the higher concentration of sugar on the outside will cause the water from the strawberry to diffuse out resulting in syrup formation. d. yes. the sugar will melt over time and form the syrup.