A pinniped is observed as lacking external ears, and it appears to propel through the water using its hind flippers only. What kind of pinniped might this be?

a. Phocids
b. Sirenia
c. Eared seals
d. Walruses


a

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What is the role of nonhistone proteins in the nucleus?

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You are working in a research lab on the organism Drosophila melanogaster and you have been given the job of

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What will be an ideal response?

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In indirect development, the embryo hatches into a sexually immature stage called a larva

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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