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

1. Polyploidy is better tolerated in plants than in animals.

2. A single nondisjunction event results in some gametes with more chromosomes and some gametes with fewer chromosomes.

3. The structure of a molecule can be revealed by bombarding it with X rays.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE

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A cell that undergoes meiosis at the time of

fertilization is indicated by a. A. b. B. c. E. d. A and B. e. none of these.

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The stimulation of auditory nerves depends on the opening and closing of channels in the auditory hair cells. Which type of gating mechanism do these cells use?

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