The first evidence of linkage between human genes was for two genes found to be located on

____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


ANS: the X chromosome

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Antenna complexes, ETCs, and carbon fixation are all found in:

-animal cells. -bacterial cells. -plant cells. -mitochondria. -all of the above

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Ecology is the same as environmentalism

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Independent assortment means that _____

A. monohybrid crosses will show segregation and independent assortment B. the segregation of one gene pair depends on the segregation of another gene pair C. the gametes produced must be heterozygous in all cases D. the segregation of one gene pair occurs as if no other gene pair was present E. the phenotypic ratio in F2 will be the same for dihybrid and monohybrid crosses

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Which of the following is NOT an example of how plant communities continue to support healthy ecosystems?

A) Forests support the water cycle, through evaporation returning water to the atmosphere. B) Leafy trees provide shade, thereby reducing temperatures. C) Plant roots stabilize soil and prevent erosion. D) Plants increase levels of CO2, by releasing CO2 as a by-product of photosynthesis. E) Plants prevent flooding by absorbing water through their extensive root systems.

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