Which of the following consists of a protein coat surrounding a molecule of genetic material?

A) Protists B) Viruses C) Bacteria D) Archaea E) Prions


B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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You are a doctor who specializes in genetic diseases. A married couple comes to see you for genetic counseling. The woman has PKU, the symptoms of which she manages by diet

The man and woman are first cousins and would like to know the probability that any of their children will have the disease. What would you tell them?

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Which of the following lists characteristics of plants?

A. single-cell individuals, prokaryotic, and autotrophic B. multicellular, eukaryotic, and photoautotrophic C. multicellular, eukaryotic, and chemotrophic D. single-cell, eukaryotic, and heterotrophic

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The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is used as a tool for

A. rearranging the gene sequences in isolated fragments of DNA. B. amplifying the amount of DNA to provide a large sample. C. extracting DNA from nuclei. D. fragmenting DNA into smaller pieces. E. breaking down DNA for analysis.

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