A mutation that results in the addition or deletion of a single nucleotide and therefore radically changes the amino acid sequence of the resulting polypeptide is known as a ________ mutation
Fill in the blank with correct word.
Answer: frameshift
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A. are similar to wastewater treatment. B. are only necessary when using recycled water. C. includes disinfection but not filtration. D. has no biological treatment phase.
The scanning electron microscope differs from the transmission electron microscope in that the
scanning electron microscope:a. can view a live specimen. b. relies on the detection of electrons from the beam after contact with the specimens. c. can view the internal structure of a cell. d. utilizes a beam of light that passes through the specimen. e. gives a three dimensional image of the object being studied
Who am I? I typically have two flagella: one that wraps in a transverse groove and the other that
wraps in a longitudinal groove. a. green algae b. red algae c. euglenoids d. dinoflagellates e. brown algae
How can surgeons help to limit nosocomial infections?
A) They should perform surgeries and invasive procedures only when absolutely necessary. B) They should only operate on healthy individuals. C) They should prescribe as many antibiotics as possible. D) They should prescribe immunosuppressive drugs to their patients.