Transformation is not useful in determining relatedness between two organisms because it frequently crosses genera.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

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Which of the following statements would be true if a cell has a mutation in the p53 gene such that the p53 protein is no longer able to be phosphorylated?

A. The amount of p53 protein in the nucleus would remain low in the presence of DNA damage. B. The amount of cytoplasmic p53 protein would increase in response to DNA damage. C. The kinase activity in the nucleus would decrease in response to DNA damage.

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Based on this information, is herbicide resistance an adaptation in this population?

a. Because it gives organisms an advantage in terms of survival and reproduction when herbicides are sprayed, it would be considered an adaptation. b. Because plants that don’t have herbicide resistance produce more offspring, it would not be considered an adaptation. c. Selection pressures vary with the environment, so this trait would be considered an adaptation in certain environments. d. Because this trait is only advantageous in certain environments, it would not be considered an adaptation

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A rapid increase in the population of ________ can often lead to an event known as a "red tide."

What will be an ideal response?

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Ergot and aflatoxin are toxins sometimes found in grains contaminated with fungi

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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