What is the primary beneficial function of fungi?
a. Breaking down insoluble organic matter
b. Defending plants against pests and diseases
c. Serving as food for most aquatic species
d. Removing pesticides and fertilizers from soil
a. Breaking down insoluble organic matter
Breaking down insoluble organic matter is the primary beneficial function of fungi.
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When a segment of DNA duplicates, causing two copies of a gene to be present in the chromosome, the duplicate copy could possibly (Check all that apply)
_____ lose function due to mutation. _____ become an ortholog. _____ gain a new function due to mutation. _____ become a pseudogene. _____ become a centromere. 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 gene duplication? 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?
Capping the ends of chromosomes are stretches of DNA called
a. centromeres. b. centrosomes. c. acrosomes. d. telomeres. e. isomers.
Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding the structure of a muscle?
A) The outer surface of a muscle is enclosed by many layers of epidermis. B) All muscle cells in a muscle have the same origin and insertion. C) Fascicles of a muscle are surrounded by a thin sheath of hyaline cartilage. D) Connective tissues associated with the muscle converge to form a ligament at each end of the muscle. E) Each fascicle consists of two muscle cells.
A true body cavity completely surrounded by ____ is called a coelom
a. ectoderm
b. mesoderm c. endoderm d. exoderm e. mesoglea