The __________ gene on the Y chromosome is the

basis of male sex determination. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: SRY

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Which of the following is among the results of nondisjunction?

a. a change in the status of a daughter cell from diploid to haploid b. a failure of spindle fibres to separate a homologous pair of chromosomes c. one pole receiving neither member of a homologous pair of chromosomes d. a change in the status of a daughter cell from haploid to diploid

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What is the function of companion cells?

A. These cells provide metabolic support to vessel elements. B. These cells provide metabolic support to sieve elements. C. These cells provide metabolic support to tracheids. D. These cells prevent water from entering the endodermis. E. These cells control the opening and closing of stomata.

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In the TCA cycle, two carbons are removed from citric acid in the form of ________, thereby regenerating oxaloacetate to complete the cycle.

A. ethanol B. methanol C. carbon dioxide D. acetyl-CoA

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