Describe how alleles work in humans?
What will be an ideal response?
Within each person are thousands of alleles. Some are part of a dominant/recessive pair just as in Mendel's peas. This explains why you may show many of the traits you see in your parents, but also it shows why you may show some traits seen in your grandparents but not in your parents.
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What is a single-nucleotide polymorphism?
A. any point mutation B. the presence of single nucleotides in the DNA double helix C. a site where a restriction enzyme cuts D. a site where RNA polymerase binds to DNA E. None of the above is correct.
The osmoregulatory and ionoregulatory problems facing a saltwater fish are
A. loss of water and loss of ions. B. loss of water and gain of ions. C. gain of water and loss of ions. D. gain of water and gain of ions. E. buildup of urea in tissues.
The sucker of clingfishes is modified from:
a. the mouth. b. the pectoral fins. c. a disc on top of the head. d. the pelvic fins. e. the first dorsal fin.
Although a computer is not alive, it shares which fundamental property of life?
A. reproduction B. homeostasis C. energy utilization D. heredity E. cellular organization