A region of a chromosome on spanning the centromere is broken and reattached in the reverse direction. This is an example of which type of chromosomal defect?
A) paracentric inversion
B) pericentric inversion
C) pericentric translocation
D) dicentric inversion
E) dicentric translocation
B
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The ________ are of critical ecological importance because most are endomycorrhizal symbionts of vascular plants.
A. Zygomycota B. Basidiomycota C. Deuteromycota D. Glomeromycota
Each of the cells formed after meiosis I are:
a. diploid. b. tetraploid. c. in synapsis. d. ready to be fertilized. e. haploid.
Which of the following statements about protists is true?
a. They are the simplest of eukaryotes. b. They are generally aquatic. c. They are members of a single kingdom d. They are the simplest of eukaryotes, and are generally aquatic e. They are the simplest of eukaryotes, are generally aquatic, and are members of a single kingdom.
The ____________________ is a blend of cells, fibers, and ground substance found in connective tissues. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)