What is a GMO and what are two major concerns about these organisms?
What will be an ideal response?
A genetically modified organism is a transgenic plant or animal that contains a gene or genes not
naturally found in that organism that attempts to improve the organism for human’s benefit. Two main
concerns include the safety of genetically modified food for human consumption and the potential
adverse effects of these organisms in the environment.
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Parental care requires time and energy that an individual could otherwise invest in reproducing again. What determines how much parental care is given?
What will be an ideal response?
What molecule provides the energy for muscle contraction?
a. ATP b. GTP c. cyclic AMP d. NADH e. FADH
What is the role of fructose 1-6- bisphosphatase in gluconeogenesis?
The characteristic blue color of blue cheese comes from
A. cyanobacteria. B. algae. C. mold. D. protozoans.