Linkage between two genes can be determined by studying inherited traits in multi-generational families; however,

when this data is not available, the probability of linkage is estimated by the ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


lod method
lod score

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According to data from the Human Genome Project, the number of genes in the human genome is estimated to be between _____

a. 20,000 and 25,000 b. 50,000 and 75,000 c. 150,000 and 200,000 d. 5,000 and 10,000 e. 80,000 and 100,000

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The pyloric sphincter, the circular muscle that controls the entrance of food from the stomach to the

small intestine, usually opens only slightly. What is the purpose of this?

What will be an ideal response?

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Colchicine is a drug that:a

arrests cells in mitotic telophase. b. stimulates meiosis. c. prevents DNA replication. d. arrests cells in mitotic metaphase. e. prevents cells from entering prophase

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Which of the following is not a primate?

A) Lemurs B) Apes C) Monkeys D) All are primates.

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