BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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ISBN: 9781305967359
Author: STARR
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 4, Problem 8SA
The main function of the endomembrane system is _______ .
a. building and modifying proteins and lipids |
b. isolating DNA from toxic substances |
c. secreting extracellular matrix onto the cell surface |
d. producing ATP by aerobic respiration |
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