Trisomics are observed in humans; monosomics are not. Why?

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Monosomics are inviable. Such haploinsufficiency combines the loss of multiple genes.

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A) spectrophotometry/turbidity B) spread-plating C) microscopy D) spread-plating, turbidity, and microscopy

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Which substance would be unlikely to function as a coenzyme?

a. a water-soluble vitamin b. an iron ion c. glucose d. NAD+ e. a magnesium ion

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Where do transcription and translation take place within the cell? What post-transcriptional modification aids in the movement of mRNA to the site of translation?

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Briefly explain the role of Malpighian tubules in arthropods. What will be an ideal response?

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