Which reproductive strategy contributes most to genetic diversity within a population?
Asexual reproduction
Sexual reproduction
Vegetative propagation
Binary fission
Related Questions
Complete the analogy for the following: Reabsorption of 70-80% of electrolytes : PCT : : Conditional reabsorption of :
PCT
DCT
Henle's loop
Bowman's capsule
Which segment of the nephron is primarily responsible for the active reabsorption of sodium ions?
Proximal convoluted tubule
Distal convoluted tubule
Loop of Henle
Collecting duct
If the ascending limb of the loop of Henle were permeable to water, what would be a likely consequence?
Increased urine concentration
Decreased urine volume
Inability to produce concentrated urine
Enhanced sodium reabsorption
The majority of glucose reabsorption in the nephron occurs in which part of the renal tubule?
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
Loop of Henle
Distal Convoluted Tubule
Collecting Duct
A defect specifically affecting the intercalated cells of the collecting duct would MOST directly impair which of the following processes?
Sodium reabsorption
Water reabsorption
Acid-base regulation
Glucose reabsorption
Which part of the renal tubule is impermeable to water?
Descending Limb of Loop of Henle
Ascending Limb of Loop of Henle
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
Collecting Duct
I. Glucose,Β II. Amino aci ds,Β III. ,Β IV. Nitrogenous wastes.Β Which of them reabsorbed actively in the nephron?. Choose the correct option
I and II
I, II and III
I and III
Only I
Main function of DCT of nephron is to maintain the
pH in blood
Na-K balance of blood
Both (a) and (b)
Temperature of blood
What is the primary function of the brush border in the proximal convoluted tubule?
Secretion of waste products
Filtration of blood
Increase surface area for reabsorption
Regulation of blood pressure
Which one is mismatched?
Bowmanβs capsule-Glomerular filtration
PCT-Absorption of and
DCT-Absorption of glucose
None of the above