Briefly describe the makeup of VNTRs (variable number tandem repeats)

What will be an ideal response?


VNTRs are repeating DNA sequences of about 15 to 100 base pairs long that are found within and between genes. These sequences may be repeated to give regions 1000 to 5000 bp in length. They are dispersed throughout the genome.

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Which of the following is the primary information needed to predict a country’s population growth?

a. the country’s population control policies b. the population’s standard of living c. the population’s age structure d. the country’s economic prospects

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Imagine that you have been assign the task of describing a new mammalian species. You note that this species has mutated so RBCs no longer go through final stage of maturation. Predict how this might affect the species.

A. Red blood cells could improve their oxygen-carrying function. B. Red blood cells would be better able to fight infection in the body. C. Red blood cells could act as stem cells. D. Red blood cells could replicate outside of bone marrow since they retain their nuclei.

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A debilitating disease involving inflammation of the joints caused by an individual's own immune system is ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Biology & Microbiology

Lazzaro Spallanzani was the first scientist to provide evidence disproving the spontaneous generation of microorganisms.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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