A pattern of earlier onset of a disease along with more severe symptoms is called ________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
ANS: anticipation
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Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Most bacteria are capable of using ammonia as their sole nitrogen source. B) Some bacteria are able to use nitrates or nitrogen gas as their nitrogen source. C) Most available nitrogen is in organic forms. D) Nitrogen is a major component of proteins and nucleic acids.
For multicellularity to develop, there must be a mechanism of communication among cells in the multicellular organism. Which of the following structures present in the cell membrane receives signals from the environment?
A. plasmodesmata B. receptors C. gap junctions D. cadherins
Why are mitochondrial genes inherited in a non-Mendelian pattern?
a. The mitochondrial genes are on the X chromosome. b. The mitochondrial genes are autosomal. c. The mitochondrial genes are not separated by meiosis. d. Both parents contribute an equal number of mitochondrial genes to the offspring. e. A zygote receives most of its cytoplasm from the male parent.
When an animal's body temperature drops below normal, the body responds to raise the temperature using positive feedback loops
Indicate whether the statement is true or false