What unit of physical distance between genes on a chromosome provides a convenient way to relate the recombination frequencies for linked genes with their positions and order along a chromosome?

What will be an ideal response?


map unit (m.u.) or centimorgan (cM)

Biology & Microbiology

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Which of the following is a fitness trade-off (compromise)?

A) In some hornbill species, the male helps seal the female in a tree with her nest until the young are ready to fledge. B) Hummingbirds are the best pollinators of certain flowers, but bees are the best pollinators for orchids. C) The strong, thick beak of a woodpecker helps it find insects in trees. D) Turtle shells provide protection but are heavy and burdensome when moving.

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How do the uteruses of female pigs and humans differ? Include in your discussion the site of embryo implantation.

What will be an ideal response?

Biology & Microbiology

When making scientific decisions in one's life, it is best to ask questions, gather and evaluate information and evidence, and carefully consider the sources of the material. This process is called ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Biology & Microbiology

The ?-subunit of a heterotrimeric G-protein is active when bound to ________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

Biology & Microbiology