Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Prokaryotic genomes often contain a circular chromosome with hundreds of thousands of genes and highly repetitive DNA.
2. In humans, the genome is made up of 22 autosomes and 1 sex chromosome.
3. On rare occasions, transposable elements contain a central region that encodes transposase, an enzyme that facilitates the actual transposition.
4. At the time that transposable elements were discovered by Barbara McClintock, many of her colleagues agreed with her discovery.
1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
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In the graph above, which baby characteristics would explain the percent infant mortality curve and any subsequent effects on fitness?
A. The baby needs to be small enough to survive after birth, but large enough for a safe delivery. B. The larger the baby the better the chance of survival. C. The smaller the baby the better the chance of survival. D. The baby needs to be large enough to survive after birth, but small enough for a safe delivery. E. There is no correlation between birth weight and survival.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)