In a mitochondrion, a mutation occurs such that the protein responsible for accepting electrons from
FADH2 no longer functions. How many net ATP will this mitochondrion make in aerobic respiration? What will be an ideal response?
ANS: The mitochondrion will make 32 net ATP, as each of the 2 FADH2 made in the Krebs’ cycle
would have generated 2 ATP.
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The chain termination method of DNA sequencing was developed by:
a. Jacob. b. Watson. c. Hershey. d. Avery.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) can be used to produce ________ of copies in a few hours.
A. billions B. hundreds C. millions D. thousands