Why is the term sustainable development nearly an oxymoron?

What will be an ideal response?


Development often means the destruction of natural ecosystems and their replacement with human settlements, which by definition does not sustain ecosystems.

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a. snRNPs b. sorting signals on proteins c. capping the 5' end of mRNA d. adding a poly(A) tail to mRNA e. RNA polymerase II

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Identification of ribosomal proteins involves two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, which separates the proteins on the basis of __________

A) mass B) folded shape C) charge D) mass and charge E) mass, charge, and folded shape

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Sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis are examples of a(n) homozygote advantage

_________________ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Host cells of viruses include

A. bacteria. B. human and other animals. C. plants and fungi. D. protozoa and algae. E. All of these choices are correct.

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