In species X, the UUU codon for phenylalanine is used significantly more frequently than other phenylalanine codons, and knowing this allows the scientist to manipulate translation efficiency. This unequal frequency is known as ________

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codon bias

Biology & Microbiology

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a. stigma b. stamen c. style d. sepal

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Golden Rice is made more beta-carotene rich with genes from bacteria and ____

a. corn b. mice c. tulips d. daffodils e. oranges

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During which cellular process is ATP released?

-Calvin cycle of photosynthesis -Krebs cycle of cellular respiration -glycolysis -a and b -b and c

Biology & Microbiology

The multiple, small bones (usually 8 total) of the wrist are called _____ collectively.

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Biology & Microbiology