What is comparative genomics?
What will be an ideal response?
Comparative genomics is a relatively new field involved in identifying similarities and differences in organization and gene content among the genomes of different organisms. Such studies are important for learning about the genetic relatedness of species and for identifying gene families.
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A) gastric cecae B) larynx C) crop D) pharynx E) epiglottis
Nitrogen has a higher electronegativity than hydrogen. As a result you would expect that ammonia (NH3) molecules can form ____ with each other
A. ionic bonds B. hydrophilic bonds C. hydrogen bonds D. cohesive bonds E. covalent bonds
What is the centriole's function in the cell?
a. It organizes the cell's contents. b. It stabilizes the nucleus in the middle of the cell. c. It is an anchoring point for the spindle apparatus during nuclear division in animalcells d. It is an anchoring point for the spindle apparatus during nuclear division in plantcells.
Irregular heart beat is known as _____
a. tachycardia b. arrhythmia c. bradycardia d. atrial fibrillation e. hypertension