The haploid number of an organism is 20. A somatic cell from this organism has ________ chromosomes, and its gametes have ________ chromosomes

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


40; 20

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SARS symptoms include ____

a. high fever, headaches, and respiratory problems b. brittle bones and rash c. heart arrhythmia, kidney failure, and calcium depletion d. liver cirrhosis and difficulty swallowing e. eye pain, loss of vision, and headaches

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What is an exception to the standard biological species concept used to define a species?

A) Species that coevolved cannot be distinguished using this concept. B) Natural interbreeding populations cannot be distinguished using this concept. C) Asexual species cannot be distinguished using this concept. D) Species that do not resemble one another cannot be distinguished using this concept.

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Organelles that breakdown hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen are:

A. peroxisomes. B. plastids. C. lysosomes. D. liposomes. E. vacuoles.

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