What are the contributions of Beadle, Tatum, Watson, and Crick to biology? What techniques did they

use to revolutionize biological science?



What will be an ideal response?


Beadle and Tatum demonstrated that genes provide cells with instructions needed for the production of
proteins, whereas Watson and Crick determined the structure of DNA. Molecular technologies have
transformed biology.

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Somatosensation is perceived in the ____ of the brain.

A. Occipital Lobe B. Parietal Lobe C. Temporal Lobe D. Frontal Lobe

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Where does reproduction take place in glomeromycetes?

a. in the mycelium b. in sporangia c. at the tips of hyphae d. in the vegetative thallus

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A physician is trying to determine if a patient has functioning helper T cells. Which of the following events would provide evidence that helper T cells are acting normally?

A) Antibodies recognize and bind to antigens. B) Memory cells are produced after the secondary immune response. C) Antibodies are found in the blood. D) The inflammatory response is triggered.

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The plasma membrane is ______ permeable

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

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