Approximately 40% of all children with Down syndrome have congenital ____________________ defects.Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)


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Multiple sigma factors are essential to induce the biosynthesis of endospores, all of which are encoded by genes,

so a complex regulatory mechanism such as this likely has a higher chance of mutations leading to incorrect functioning compared to a simple repression mechanism. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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It is believed that war vessels in World War II carried the brown tree snake to the island of _. This invasive predator caused extinction of many local populations of birds and small reptiles.

A. Ceylon B. Madagascar C. Guam D. Cuba E. Puerto Rico

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Hanna, 18 years old, is over 6 feet tall. She has an x-ray film taken that shows that her long bones are continuing to lengthen. Eventually, a thorough examination shows that she has a tumor growing in her ________

A) posterior pituitary B) pineal gland C) adrenal medulla D) anterior pituitary

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How can the principles of industrial ecology be applied to a traditional brewery process?

A. The brewery wastewater can be used for swine production. B. Waste from swine production can be used to grow algae in fish ponds. C. Spent grain can be used for making bread or growing mushrooms. D. Waste from swine production can be used as a biogas alternative energy source. E. All of the above are correct.

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