What categories of sequence make up the human genome?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Introns make up 24% of the genome, repetitive sequences make up 50% of the genome, and the intergenic regions between genes make up 22% of the genome.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Peptide hormones require ____
a. receptors in the nucleus b. cholesterol for synthesis c. synapses for target tissue interaction d. second messenger systems e. DNA receptors
Why is meiosis important for sexual reproduction?
A. It allows the zygote formed from fertilization to have triple the chromosome number of the organism. B. It allows gametes to have twice the original number of chromosomes of the organism. C. It allows gametes to have half the original number of chromosomes of the organism. D. It allows the zygote formed from fertilization to have half the original number of chromosomes of the organism.
Arrange the following taxonomic terms in order from most inclusive (most general) to least inclusive (most specific). 1. apes 2. hominins 3. Homo 4 anthropoids 5. primates
A) 5, 1, 4, 2, 3 B) 5, 4, 1, 2, 3 C) 5, 4, 2, 1, 3 D) 5, 2, 1, 4, 3