Sometimes the gene for blue eye color is in the same gamete as the gene for curly hair, but they are in different gametes just as often. Why? 

A. crossing-over
B. independent assortment
C. fertilization
D. segregation


B. independent assortment

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A. Na+ moves into the cell by facilitated diffusion and can not move out of the cell B. Na+ moves in and out of the cell by active transport C. Na+ moves into the cell by facilitated diffusion and out of the cell by active transport D. Na+ moves in and out of the cell by passive diffusion E. Na+ moves into the cell by active transport and out of the cell by facilitated diffusion

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Evolution is defined as change in ______ in a ___________ over time.

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

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Glucose dissolves in water because it ____

a. ionizes b. is a polysaccharide c. is a polar and forms many hydrogen bonds with water molecules d. has a very reactive primary structure e. is an isotope

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an enzyme-linked receptor?

a. a tyrosine kinase b. the brassinolide receptor c. the GABA receptor d. the ethylene receptor e. a histidine kinase

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