Transposable elements are DNA sequences that:

a. are not coded to produce proteins.
b. contain numerous point mutations.
c. occur only on the X and Y chromosomes.
d. can copy themselves into entirely new areas of the chromosomes.


d. can copy themselves into entirely new areas of the chromosomes.

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Which of the following sentences is an example of a child innovating a new denominal verb?

A Milk all gone! B My feets are cold. C Papa goed to bed. D I want to chocolate my milk. E Baby is eating dinner.

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The environmental consequences of intensification are often

A) lower energy input. B) reduction in the probability of disastrous crop failure. C) diversification of plant and animal life. D) increased vulnerability and costs. E) less soil erosion.

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All of the following are characteristics commonly associated with domesticated animals except:

a. horn variation, including loss of horns. b. size variation, including reduction in size. c. hoof variation, generally favoring cloven-hoofed animals. d. cultural artifacts associated with penning or corralling animals. e. alteration in sex and age ratios of butchered animals.

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