An organism with a genome size of n = 23 experienced a Robertsonian translocation. How many chromosomes would you expect to see in the karyotype of a somatic cell in an affected individual?
A) 21
B) 25
C) 42
D) 44
E) 46
D
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A. regulated by the federal government. B. based on stringent scientific evidence for the relationship between particular genes and disease. C. accompanied by consultation with medical professionals who help consumers understand the results of their tests. D. problematic because the link between genotype and risk may be exaggerated for marketing purposes. E. None of the above.
If you want to affect chromatin packaging, which amino acid could you mutate to affect both histone acetylation and methylation patterns?
A) arginine B) methionine C) histidine D) lysine E) asparagine
Each cell contains two chromosomes with genes for the same traits; these chromosomes are called ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following statements about the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is CORRECT?
A) The rough ER is the site of lipid synthesis. B) The smooth ER has ribosomes associated with it. C) The ER is a lipid storage organelle. D) The ER is a transport system within the cytoplasm. E) The smooth ER is a site of ATP synthesis.