What is the difference between the function of DNA and the function of proteins?
A) DNA performs most cellular functions and proteins store information.
B) DNA stores genetic information in the order of nucleotides and proteins store genetic information in the order of amino acids.
C) DNA stores genetic information and proteins perform most cellular functions.
D) DNA provides structure to the cell and proteins act as enzymes.
C) DNA stores genetic information and proteins perform most cellular functions.
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This is an example of internal fertilization. A. true B. false
Honeybees must maintain specific temperatures to thrive. On hot days, the hive can quickly
overheat, so some bees will stand near the entrance and fan their wings to provide cool air currents into the hive. In winter, honeybees cluster together in their hives and vibrate their wings in a form of shivering to generate heat and maintain the hive at a constant temperature. This heating and cooling is a form of
a. homeostasis. b. evolution. c. competition. d. homology
Alternative or different forms of the same gene
are called
a. homozygous. b. chromatids. c. alleles. d. homologous. e. karyotypes
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A. Muridae B. Chordata C. Animalia D. Rodentia