To understand the chemical basis of inheritance, we must understand the molecular structure of DNA. This is an example of the application of which concept to the study of biology?

A) evolution
B) emergent properties
C) reductionism
D) feedback regulation


C

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One of the science-related concerns associated with the use of genetically modified (GM) foods is that

A) overreliance on GM crops may lead to genetic uniformity. B) GM foods are not natural. C) genetic modification degrades the nutritional value of food crops. D) buffer zones of GM crops halt the pollination of non-GM crops.

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The best technique for detecting chromosomal abnormalities is  

A.  EST B.  FISH C.  STS D.  SNP

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The phenotype of ____ does not develop until adulthood

a. muscular dystrophy b. Marfan syndrome c. cystic fibrosis

d. hemophilia e. Huntington’s disease

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