The ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes of different organisms are often compared as a means to classify them because rRNA genes evolve much more slowly than other genes.

a. true
b. false


Answer: a. true

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Nondisjunction in the sex chromosomes is more severe than in the autosomes

A. true B. false

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The chromosome in bacteria and archaea

A. forms a single linear strand of DNA. B. contains all the cell's plasmids. C. is located in the cell membrane. D. is part of the nucleoid.

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The transparent portion of the outer eye that allows light to enter the eye is the

A. lens
B. cornea
C. pupil
D. iris

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Some photosynthetic euglenoids can also ingest dissolved or particulate food. Which one of the following terms would best describe such a protist?

A. Osmotrophic B. Phagotrophic C. Mixotrophic D. Autotrophic E. Heterotrophic

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