Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by
a. excessive build up of bone calcium deposits.
b. hardening of the arteries in the bone.
c. loss of bone mass.
d. excessive rigidity of some bones.
e. curvature of the spine.
C
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a. True b. False
Assume that four polygenic gene pairs are involved in determining phenotypes of F2. How many phenotypic classes are expected?
What will be an ideal response?
The sense of touch
A. is evenly distributed over the surface of the body. B. consists of very few receptor cells in very specific places, like the tips of the fingers. C. is relatively unimportant. D. includes pressure, temperature, and pain receptors.