To discover the location of a genetic mutation that causes disease in humans, scientists use genetic mapping. Specifically, they look for genetic markers, or previously discovered ____ , that show ____ with the disease gene

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DNA polymorphisms, statistical association

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The location where a disease-causing organism is normally found is called the ________.

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Which led to man's ability to make and use tools?

a. the power grip b. the precision grip c. opposable movements d. prehensile movements e. all of these

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In what year did chemists begin developing synthetic toxins to protect crops?

a. 1865 b. 1900 c. 1925 d. 1945 e. 1960

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A ________, a ________, and a ________ are the major parts of a nucleotide, whereas a ________ and a ________ are the major parts of a nucleoside.

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