________ is an autoimmune disease characterized by the presence of antibodies that bind to and block acetylcholine receptors

Fill in the blank with correct word.


Answer: Myasthenia gravis

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In humans, the sickle-cell trait is caused by a single defective allele, but sickle-cell disease only occurs in individuals that are homozygous for the sickle-cell allele. A man and woman each carry the trait, but do not have sickle-cell disease. What is the probability that their first two children will both have sickle-cell disease?  

A.  1/16 B.  1/8 C.  1/4 D.  3/8 E.  1/2 Clarify Question · What is the key concept addressed by the question? · What type of thinking is required? · What key words does the question contain? Gather Content · What do you already know about monohybrid crosses? About determining the probability of two independent events? Consider Possibilities · What other information is related to the question? Which information is most useful? Choose Answer   · Given what you now know, what information and/or problem solving approach is most likely to produce the correct answer? Reflect on Process · Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?  

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What is the main reason for why there has not been an increase in the production of new nuclear power plants?

a. the high cost of building b. the high cost to produce electricity c. lack of nuclear fuels d. safety concerns e. high greenhouse gas effects

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What subphylum do woodpeckers and shrews belong to?

A. Animalia B. Cephalochordata C. Chordata D. Urochordata E. Vertebrata

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This atom in its unbound state has four valence electrons. These electrons readily form single, double, and even triple bonds among themselves to become stable. This atom is:  

A.  carbon. B.  hydrogen. C.  oxygen. D.  nitrogen. E.  phosphorus.

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