Explain why fungal life cycles are not considered an example of "alternation of generations."
What will be an ideal response?
The best responses should include that alternation of generations is an alternation between multicellular haploid and multicellular diploid life-forms. The diploid stage in fungi is usually single celled. This cell will often undergo meiosis to produce sexual spores.
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Which of the following is NOT possible for
incomplete flowers?
a. self-pollination b. attract pollinators c. form seeds d. form fruits e. all of these are possible for incomplete flowers
Which of the following is a goal of pedigree analysis?
A. To determine dominance and recessive patterns. B. To determine if a gene is sex-linked or autosomal. C. To determine gene loci. D. To determine dominance and recessive patterns and if a gene is sex-linked or autosomal. E. To determine gene loci and if a gene is sex-linked or autosomal.
________ molecules of ATP are generated from the complete cellular respiration of one molecule of glucose.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is an example of an aquatic ecosystem?
A. fishes, snails, crabs, water, and salinity B. fishes, snails, and crabs only C. both water and salinity D. water only E. salinity only