What name is given to a gene that causes cancer?

A) repressor
B) promoter
C) homeotic gene
D) oncogene


D

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Based on the phylogeny shown, which characteristic is homoplastic?  



A.  tree
B.  needles
C.  flowers
D.  seeds

Clarify Question
· What is the key concept addressed by the question?
· What type of thinking is required?
· What key words does the question contain and what do they mean?
 
Gather Content
· What do you already know about cladistics?
 
Consider Possibilities
· Consider the different answer options. Which can you rule out?
 
Choose Answer · Given what you now know, what information and/or problem solving approach is most likely to produce the correct answer?
 
Reflect on Process
· Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?

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The ocean is frequently referred to as:

a. circumpolar ocean. b. seven seas. c. world ocean. d. Indo-Pacific Ocean. e. the cradle of civilization.

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__________ is a field of study concerned with the origins, evolution, and persistence of life on Earth as it relates to

life in the universe. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What is the sugar found in an RNA nucleotide?

A) deoxyribose B) thymine C) ribose D) uracil E) glucose

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