In general, mutation rates in humans are ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


determined by defining the likelihood that a gene will undergo a mutation in a single generation or in forming a single gamete

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During translation, mRNA is read in the ____ direction and the polypeptide is assembled from the ____

a. 5¢®3¢; N-terminal end to the C-terminal end b. 5¢®3¢; C-terminal end to the N-terminal end c. 3¢®5¢; N-terminal end to the C-terminal end d. 3¢®5¢; C-terminal end to the N-terminal end e. 5¢®5¢; N-terminal end to the C-terminal end

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Evidence for the possible evolution of information storage from RNA to DNA is the fact that ____

a. they use the same nucleotides b. some modern viruses synthesize DNA from an RNA template c. bacteria use RNA as a genetic information storage molecule d. RNA is a simpler molecule than DNA e. RNA and DNA will form complementary pairs

Biology & Microbiology

The genes in an operon are

a. each transcribed into their own mRNA molecule. b. all transcribed into a single mRNA molecule. c. transcribed in subsets. d. transcribed as a single unit in prokaryotes, but as individual genes in eukaryotes. e. located at different locations on the chromosome and so can never be transcribed to the same mRNA molecule.

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Disinfection of beverages such as apple juice, milk, and wine is optimally achieved by ________.

A. boiling water B. filtration C. moist heat autoclave D. chlorination E. pasteurization

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