Small circular DNA molecules capable of self-replication are called:

a. introns.
b. exons.
c. plasmids.


Ans: c. plasmids.

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A.  petals, stamens, sepals, carpels B.  petals, sepals, stamens, carpels C.  stamens, carpels, petals, sepals D.  petals, sepals, carpels, stamens

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a. ovules. b. seeds. c. pollen grains. d. megaspores. e. pollen sacs

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The adrenal cortex secretion that controls sodium and water reabsorption by the kidneys is _____.

A. cortisol B. epinephrine C. aldosterone D. norepinephrine E. adrenocorticotropic hormone

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The figure shows a simplified phylogeny of closely related species of primates. This tree was proposed by comparing DNA sequence changes in the gene for cytochrome oxidase subunit II. The vertical scale represents time and the branch points represent common ancestors. What species did ancestor B give rise to?  

A. All of the species except siamangs. B. Siamangs and orangutans. C. All of the species except siamangs and pigmy chimps. D. All of the species except orangutans. E. Gorillas, humans, and both types of chimps.

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