Which molecule catalyzes covalent bond formation between fragments of DNA?

A. nuclease
B. helicase
C. primase
D. ligase
E. polymerase


Answer: D

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and, therefore, changes shape to enable movement? A) the portion of the molecule that binds to the vesicle being transported B) the stalk C) the portion of the molecule that binds to the microtubular track along which the vesicle is being transported D) a location midway between the vesicle binding site and the portion of the molecule that binds to microtubular tracks

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The abiotic factor that has had the greatest evolutionary effects on deep-sea animals is:

a. low temperatures. b. high pressure. c. low nutrients. d. lack of light. e. varying salinity.

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Four of the five answers listed below are related by a common theme. Select the exception

a. alcohol b. thalidomide c. German measles d. vitamins e. antibiotics

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Refer to Figure 47-1. The root of the tooth is made up of the parts labeled:


a. 4 and 5 only
b. 3, 4, and 5 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
e. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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