Of the following taxonomic categories, which is the most inclusive?

Many genes in the human genome are no longer expressed because mutations have introduced stop codons within the coding sequence or transposons have disrupted gene function. These genes are now considered  

A.  pseudogenes. B.  orthologs. C.  paralogs. D.  homologues. Clarify Question   · What is the key concept addressed by the question? · What type of thinking is required? · What key words does the question contain and what do they mean?   Gather Content · What do you already know about pseudogenes?   Consider Possibilities · Consider the different answer options. Which can you rule out?   Choose Answer · Given what you now know, what information and/or problem solving approach is most likely to produce the correct answer?   Reflect on Process · Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?

Examples of short-day plants are:a

poinsettia. b. florist's chrysanthemum. c. spinach. d. black-eyed Susan. e. both poinsettias and chrysanthemums.

Selective breeding, DNA testing, and genetically modifying crop plants are all applications of

A.) DNA replication. B.) genetic mutations. C.) biotechnology. D.) environment-genotype interactions.

The function of nectar is:

A. provision of carbohydrates for the plant B. attraction of pollinators C. preservation of delicate flower parts D. a sticky trap for parasitic insects E. none of the other choices provided