The code is nonoverlapping, meaning that, assuming "standard translation," a given base participates in the specification of one and only one amino acid
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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One of the two main angiosperm clades, this group has about 60,000 species that are characterized by
having a single cotyledon and by pollen grains with one groove. Most have parallel-veined leaves.
a. eudicots b. the star anise group c. monocots d. water lilies e. magnoliids
Which of the following statements is NOT
correct about osmosis and plant cells?
a. Water tends to diffuse from soil into young plant cells, thus creating an osmotic pressure. b. Turgor pushes against the cell walls from the outside, so it keeps the cells plump. c. If the concentration of solutes becomes higher in the soil than in plant cells, water molecules will tend to diffuse out of plant cells. d. The cytoplasm of plant cells would typically contain more solutes than soil water. e. Osmosis is the diffusion of water molecules across the plasma membrane of plant cells.
If the blood is alkaline,
Select one: a. more hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions are excreted. b. less hydrogen ions and more bicarbonate ions are reabsorbed. c. less hydrogen ions are excreted and less bicarbonate are reabsorbed. d. the kidneys reabsorb increased amounts of water. e. the diet must be low in necessary acids.
The role of a genetics counselor is to___
a. perform a genetic test. b. assist with the medical, genetic, psychological and social repercussions of a genetics test. c. untertake surgery. d. intervene because of a genetic disease.