People with metabolic syndrome have a higher risk of than people who do not have this common condition. a. lactose intolerance b. cardiovascular disease c. sickle cell disease d. cystic fibrosis

Ocean waves move up and down in circles, but transmit horizontally toward the shore.

Fan egg cell containing the (n+1) number of chromosomes combines with a sperm cell containing the (n) number of chromosomes, what is the result of this union? a) all future somatic cells of the organism will contain the (2n + 1) number of chromosomes. b) all future somatic cells of the organism will contain the (2n - 1) number of chromosomes. c) only certain somatic cells of the organism will contain the (2n + 1) number of chromosomes. d) all future somatic cells of the organism will contain the normal diploid number of chromosomes.

What is the inability of an individual or a society to achieve a minimum standard of living known as ?