Marfan Syndrome is a disorder with a collection of symptoms caused a single gene mutation. This genetic disorder is an example of ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Ans: pleiotropy

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Trace the flow of a water molecule that is used during photosynthesis

A) stoma ? xylem ? root hair ? mycorrhiza B) soil ? root hair ? xylem ? stoma ? atmosphere C) soil ? root hair ? xylem ? leaf cell D) soil ? xylem ? leaf cell ? atmosphere

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Recent outbreaks of multidrug-resistant HAP are primarily caused by members of the genus (Bordetella/ Klebsiella/Mycobacteria), Gram-negative opportunists

What will be an ideal response?

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The photoreceptors are most tightly packed into a specific part of the retina called the ________

A) fovea B) ciliary body C) choroid D) optic nerve

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