A researcher collected a single-celled organism from birdbath water and grew the organism in a laboratory. The researcher observed the organism reproducing by cell division, which resulted in identical offspring generations. This organism exhibits a form of
A. sexual reproduction, mixing genetic material from the parent cells.
B. asexual reproduction.
C. a form of reproduction occurring only in bacteria.
D. sexual reproduction of fungi.
E. evolution of each new generation produced.
B. asexual reproduction.
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Which of the following types of inhibitor permanently alters the enzyme it inhibits? Select all correct choices
A. an irreversible inhibitor B. a competitive inhibitor C. a non-competitive inhibitor D. both an irreversible inhibitor and a competitive inhibitor
Unselfish acts that help others in a group so that they increase their chances of surviving and reproducing is called
A) altruistic behavior. B) selfish behavior. C) natural selection. D) inclusive fitness. E) sexual selection.
Functionally, the two most closely associated senses are
a. sight and hearing. b. touch and sight. c. taste and smell. d. temperature and pain. e. touch and balance.
The place where the parent DNA molecule becomes unzipped for replication is called the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).