Twin, adoption, and family studies show that obesity has a heritability that averages close to ____

a. 0.1
b. 0.3
c. 0.5
d. 0.7
e. 0.9


d

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14 homologous genes encoding globins (hemoglobin, myoglobin) in the human genome were originally derived from a single ancestor that duplicated 500-600 million years ago. Which term most adequately describes the relationship between these genes?

A. sister chromatids B. gene family C. gene cluster D. moderately repetitive sequences E. highly repetitive sequences

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Charles is comatose. What part of his brain is not working properly?

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