Cancer-causing gene formed by a mutation in a proto-oncogene; codes for proteins that stimulate the cell cycle and inhibit apoptosis.
What will be an ideal response?
oncogenes
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Which of the following examples best illustrates the concept of spontaneous generation?
a. During flooding, frogs spontaneously arise from mud. b. When a dried bean is moistened and kept wet, it spontaneously transforms into a bean sprout. c. Some sea anemones spontaneously bud newly developed young from their outer skin. d. All of the above. e. A and B, but not C
If we take a look at the genetic differences between humans and chimpanzees, then we will know all of the genes that are responsible for making us human
A. true B. false
The success of organ transplantation depends on matching ____________________ antigens. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
Your botany teacher is making assignments for a research project on a plant species. She assigns you to study hemlock (Conium maculatum) and mentions that is an r-selected species. Based on this, what characteristics would you predict to be true of hemlock? Check all that apply.
A. HABITAT: Disturbed areas like the edges of agricultural fields. B. LIFESPAN: Several decades. C. HABITAT: Pristine, undisturbed meadows. D. REPRODUCTION: Small numbers of large seeds produced. E. REPRODUCTION: Large numbers of seeds produced at a time. F. LIFESPAN: One to two years.