The type of mutation that results in a loss of material from the genome is called what?
A) inversion
B) duplication
C) deletion
D) translocation
C) deletion
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The woman scientist who made a major contribution to the discovery of the structure of DNA was _____________________
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Because of some of the problems with explaining how the first RNA organisms originated, an alternative possibility
has been proposed in which ____.
a. proteins and RNA evolved simultaneously b. DNA existed before RNA c. lipids functioned as enzymes d. a different form of life existed before the RNA world e. viruses functioned as carriers for RNA
Why do toxins accumulate at such high levels in carnivores?
What will be an ideal response?
Suppose that your father is heterozygous for sickle cell disease. Suppose also that you know your mom has two "good" alleles. What is the probability that you will have the disorder and/or carry the "bad" allele and be able to pass it on to your children?
a. 25% for you, and 25% for your children b. 0% for you, and a possibility of passing it on to your children c. 0% for you, and you do not need to worry about passing the "bad" allele on to your children d. 50% for you, and 50% for your children