The gene pool of the next generation is derived from
A. all individuals of a population.
B. only the female members of a population.
C. those individuals of a population that reproduce and have viable offspring.
D. individuals in a population that choose to contribute.
E. only the male members of a population.
C. those individuals of a population that reproduce and have viable offspring.
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Some bacteria can insert genes into the plant genome, altering the growth and metabolism of the plant in ways that enhance the bacteria's growth
A. true B. false
Of the various genetic elements described by McClintock, which one is classified as an autonomous transposable element?
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The chain termination method of DNA sequencing is based on a replicating DNA strand incorporating a(n)
deoxynucleotide that stops the chain elongation. __________________ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which statement about the genetic code is false?
A. There is no punctuation or spacing between codons. B. Nucleotides are always read in groups of three. C. Every codon codes for one amino acid. D. Some amino acids are specified by more than one codon. E. The genetic code is almost universal, but not quite.