The Xist gene product
A. is never translated into protein.
B. is required for the production of Barr bodies.
C. coats the X chromosome with RNA.
D. associates with proteins to compact the chromosome.
E. All of these statements are correct.
E. All of these statements are correct.
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Reproductive isolating mechanisms typically evolve
after gene flow __________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
In the United States, about __________ teenagers
join the ranks of habitual smokers each day. a. 1,000 b. 2,000 c. 3,000 d. 4,000 e. 5,000
Which statement about sperm entry is TRUE?
a. The fertilization cone formed by microvilli of the egg membrane contracts and draws the sperm inward. b. The egg phagocytizes the acrosome of the sperm so it can enter the cell.
c. The cilia on the egg membrane beat and sweep the sperm inside. d. The sperm releases calcium ions, which make the egg membrane permeable to its entry. e. The egg secretes bindin protein, which allows sperm penetration.