Change in chromosome structure in which the end of a chromosome breaks off or two simultaneous breaks lead to the loss of an internal segment; often causes abnormalities—e.g., cri du chat syndrome.

What will be an ideal response?


deletions

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The repeating units of a compound eye are called

a. ocelli. b. lenses. c. rhabdomeres. d. ommatidia. e. pupils.

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The bacterium Chlamydia has been linked to female infertility and cervical cancer.

a. true b. false

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Which of the following chemical agents has the smell of freshly cut grass?

A) Tabun B) Lewisite C) Phosgene D) Hydrogen cyanide

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