A steel ball fits exactly into a hole in a wooden block. If the steel ball is heated, which of the following will occur?
Some recipes suggest that certain foods, such as sauces and frostings, be prepared in a double boiler, such as the one shown at the left.
Which statement best describes the advantage of using a double boiler?
The human body’s endocrine system, which keeps the body in a healthy balance, consists of glands that release chemical substances called hormones into the bloodstream. The endocrine glands and the functions that they regulate are shown in the table below.
Many adults have some form of diabetes. Based on the information and table, which gland is primarily responsible for regulating blood sugar level?
Many scientists believe that early in Earth’s history, life began in water, aided by the energy from sunlight. Dissolved molecules probably bonded chemically with each other to produce increasingly complex organic molecules called “heterotroph aggregates.” These molecules eventually developed the ability to reproduce.
Why are heterotroph aggregates not found on Earth’s Moon?