Many retroviral-like transposons found in the human genome may have been transferred from viruses to mammals via ________ gene transfer.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Given the sentence "THE FAT CAT ATE THE RED RAT," which of the following would represent a frameshift mutation?
A. THE FAT RAT ATE THE RED CAT B. THE CAT ATE THE RED RAT C. THE FAC ATA TET HER EDR AT D. THE FAT CAT ATE THE RED RAT Clarify Question · What is the key concept addressed by the question? · What type of thinking is required? · What key words does the question contain and what do they mean? Gather Content · What do you already know about frameshift mutations? Consider Possibilities · Consider the different answer options. Which can you rule out? Choose Answer · Given what you now know, what information and/or problem solving approach is most likely to produce the correct answer? Reflect on Process · Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?
When allele frequencies change due to individuals leaving or joining the population, which of the following has occurred?
a. Gene flow b. Genetic drift c. Natural selection d. Mutation
Eukaryotic cells contain
A. a nucleus. B. cell membranes. C. organelles. D. All of these answers are true.
Is it possible that the carbon atoms in your body may have once made up the living tissues of another person or animal in earlier times? This is
A. impossible since carbon can't enter a living system more than once. B. possible since carbon cycles through the biosphere. C. possible only if you are a cannibal. D. highly unlikely since carbon is always tied up in molecules in organisms or minerals.