Fusion of sperm and egg nuclei, producing a zygote that develops into a new individual.

What will be an ideal response?


fertilization

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A. Chitin B. Cellulose C. Glycogen D. Starch

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An explanation for a biological process that is substantiated by a large body of evidence is called a

A. hypothesis. B. theory. C. systems biology. D. reductionism. E. prediction.

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Poison ivy reacts to low sunlight by

a. developing additional roots. b. flowering more often. c. increasing leaf size. d. increasing stem growth.

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Sickle-cell anemia is caused by a recessive mutation in the hemoglobin gene. However, heterozygote individuals also show a small percentage of sickled red blood cells. What type of inheritance pattern is this an example of?

A) Polygenic inheritance B) Sex linked C) Chromosomal nondisjunction D) Incomplete dominance

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