The best classification system is that which most closely _____
A) unites organisms that possess similar morphologies
B) conforms to traditional, Linnaean taxonomic practices
C) reflects evolutionary history
D) reflects the basic separation of prokaryotes from eukaryotes
C
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In eukaryotic initiation, one will often see the sequence ACCAUGG as a translational start sequence. This sequence is known as the ________ sequence.
A) Okazaki B) ETS (eukaryotic translational start) C) Kozak D) IRES (internal ribosome entry sequence) E) CIBS (complex initiation binding sequence)
Briefly describe how the experiments performed by Frederick Griffith provided evidence of DNA as the genetic material
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following statements about DNA replication is false?
A. Synthesis of both new strands is in the 5' to 3' direction. B. The newly synthesized DNA is packaged into one nucleus, and the original DNA is packaged into another nucleus. C. Each existing strand is used as a template for making a new strand. D. The two strands are separated.
A single species of finch from South America was displaced to a new habitat in the Galápagos Islands and evolved rapidly into several new species as it exploited the new resources. What occurred in these Darwin's finches?
A) Polyploidy B) Stabilizing selection C) Phyletic speciation D) Adaptive radiation E) Divergent speciation