Some types of gene are more highly conserved than others. For each of the following pairs of gene functions, choose the one that is more likely to be highly conserved
A. genes involved in sexual reproduction / genes involved in sugar metabolism
B. DNA replication / developmental pathways
C. hormone production / lipid synthesis
A. sugar metabolism
B. DNA replication
C. lipid synthesis
These pathways or phenomena are fundamental to the growth and proliferation of all cells, including bacteria, and thus are likely to be highly conserved from species to species.
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Most amphibians have an aquatic larval form with _____ and a terrestrial adult form with _____
A. gills; lungs B. lungs; gills C. lungs; lungs D. gas exchange through the skin; lungs E. gills; gas exchange through the skin
The poliomyelitis virus is in the picornavirus family in the subgroup
A. adenoviruses. B. enteroviruses. C. arboviruses. D. dermotropic.
Which tissue acts to transport nutrients and wastes throughout the body?
a. blood b. adipose tissue c. loose connective tissue d. fibrous connective tissue e. cartilage
Infections with (dermatophytes/pathogens/opportunists) are commonly acquired by person-to-person direct contact.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).