When homologous chromosomes or chromatids fail to separate properly in meiosis, this is called ________.

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


nondisjunction

When homologous chromosomes or chromatids fail to separate properly in meiosis, this is called nondisjunction.

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A) retinoids B) cAMP C) pertussis toxin D) calcium ions E) ryanodine

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Traits with more than two distinct forms are ____

a. polymorphic b. dimorphic c. codominant d. heterozygous e. homozygous

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A salt is a compound in which the hydrogen ion of __________ is replaced by some other cation

a. a base b. an acid c. an anion d. a hydroxide ion e. water

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In the absence of oxygen, _____ reactions occur

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

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