_____ is a risk of self-fertilization in angiosperms.

a. Inbreeding
b. Imperfect flowers
d. Hermaphroditic plants
c. Overpopulation


a. Inbreeding

Inbreeding is a risk of self-fertilization in angiosperms and can lead to a lack of genetic diversity and increase of genetic defects in the population.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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People who have a single X chromosome are female, while those with XXY sex chromosomes are males. In order to be a female, a human

A. cannot have an X chromosome. B. must have only one X chromosome. C. must have two X chromosomes. D. cannot have a Y chromosome. E. must have only one Y chromosome.

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Which of the following is not a function of the eukaryote glycocalyx?

A. Protection B. Adherence C. Movement D. Reception of chemical signals E. All of the choices are functions

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________ is a measure of the randomness or disorder of a system.

A. Entropy B. Free energy C. Synergy D. Enthalpy

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