If the sodium-potassium pumps in the plasma membrane fail to function, all of the following occur except: a) the intracellular concentration of potassium ions will increase.
b) the neuron will slowly depolarize.
c) the membrane will slowly lose its capacity to generate action potentials.
d) the inside of the membrane will have a resting potential that is more positive than normal.
e) the intracellular concentration of sodium ions will increase.

The earth consists of a variety of different organisms. despite their diversity, however, some similarities on the structural and metabolic levels may be seen. these similarities can be attributed to a. similarities among organisms in their proteins and nucleic acids. b. the ability of organisms to readily adapt to sudden environmental changes. c. similarities in organisms' habitats and niches. d. the ability of all organisms to interbreed and produce new species.

Which statement describes compounds a. compounds are made of one type of atom. b. compounds cannot be represented by models. c. compounds are represented by chemical formulas. d. compounds cannot be broken down into simpler forms.

The structure that houses the cells genetic information.