It is possible for a cell to make proteins that last for months; hemoglobin in red blood cells is a good example. however, many proteins are not this long-lasting; they may be degraded in days, hours, or even minutes. what is the advantage of short-lived proteins? (concept 18.2)

Which class of molecules contains the amino group, nh2 (a) sugars (b) water (c) proteins (d) hydrocarbons

Approximately percent of the energy created by cell metabolism is used by the body to carry on its normal functions, such as respiration, digestion, reproduction, muscular movement, circulation, and cellular regrowth.

Fruit bats in central america eat bananas and other fruits. banana plants rely on bats for pollination. what would be the most likely consequence on the banana crop if fruit bats were eliminated from the area? the banana crop would increase because bats would stop eating the crops. the banana crop would decrease because bats would no longer pollinate the crops. the banana crop would remain constant because bees would replace the bats. the banana crop would remain constant because the plants would adapt using asexual reproduction.