What are heterochromatin and euchromatin?

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Ans: Chromatin is the chromosomal material visible in the nucleus using microscopy. Heterochromatin is more densely packed and stains more darkly, while euchromatin is less densely packed and stains more lightly.

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

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What is a unique feature of some New World monkeys that Old World Monkeys do not have?

a. long limbs b. four footed c. prehensile tail d. opposable thumb e. nostrils directed downward

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Explain how genetic mutations that cause neurodegenerative disorders such as Huntington disease and Alzheimer disease can also cause abnormal behavior

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Which type of digestion begins as a result of our teeth chewing food into small pieces?

A) synthetic B) chemical C) enzymatic D) mechanical

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