An asexual process used by prokaryotes in which replicated DNA and other cell parts are distributed into two daughter cells is called

What will be an ideal response?


binary fission

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The Human Genome Project:

A. included significant contributions from 20 sequencing centers distributed around the United States. B. was an international collaboration among 20 sequencing centers located in six nations. C. used DNA from the coordinators of the project, James Watson and Francis Collins. D. used James Watson's DNA, in honor of his contributions to solving the three-dimensional structure of DNA. E. took longer than anticipated, requiring over 20 years to complete.

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The causative agent of cholera in humans is a member of the genus ________.

A. Vibrio B. Escherichia C. Shigella D. Enterobacter

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Two species of salamander have similar ranges, but one breeds from January to March, while the second one breeds from March to May. This is an example of

A. mechanical isolation. B. temporal isolation. C. habitat isolation. D. behavioral isolation. E. gametic isolation.

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You have isolated a motile, gram-positive cell with no visible nucleus. You can safely assume that the cell

A) has 9 pairs + 2 flagella. B) has a mitochondrion. C) has a cell wall. D) lives in an extreme environment. E) has cilia.

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