Explain how Mendel compensated for the fact that he was unable to analyze mathematically how well the observed
outcome of his cross fulfilled his predictions. What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Mendel recognized the problem and compensated for it by conducting his experiments on a
large scale, counting substantial numbers of offspring in each experiment to reduce the
chance for error.
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A. High stringency B. Low stringency
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carbonate exoskeletons and have a mutualistic relationship with photosynthetic protists
a. Hydrozoa b. Scyphozoa c. Trematoda d. Cubozoa e. Anthozoa
Which of the following is a rocky, layered structure that forms over time as a mat of aquatic prokaryotic cells traps sediments?
A. Ozone layer B. Stromatolite C. Petroglyphs D. Stalactites E. Foraminifera
The assay shown in Figure 17.1 is used for what?
A. detecting antibodies against a complex mix of antigens B. verifying infection with a virus C. determining the concentration of antibodies D. detecting neutralizing antibodies E. blood typing