Dark-staining body in the cell nuclei of female mammals that contains a condensed, inactive X chromosome; named after its discoverer, Murray Barr.

What will be an ideal response?


Barr bodies

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a. r-selected and having a type I survivorship curve. b. K-selected and having a type I survivorship curve. c. r-selected and having a type II survivorship curve. d. K-selected and having a type II survivorship curve. e. r-selected and having a type III survivorship curve.

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What are the most important transformers of energy in ecosystems?

A. Secondary consumers B. Bacteria C. Detritivores D. Plants and algae E. Primary consumers

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Bacterial chromosomes, unlike eukaryotic chromosomes, often consist of a single replicon.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following animal phyla is distinguished by a lack of tissues?

A) Roundworms B) Annelids C) Echinoderms D) Sponges E) Flatworms

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