Which term describes any mechanism that compensates for differences in the number of copies of genes due to the different chromosome constitutions of males and females?

What will be an ideal response?


dosage compensation

Biology & Microbiology

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Biology & Microbiology

The binding of a neurotransmitter to ligand-gated K+ channels will cause ____ in the postsynaptic membrane

a. depolarization only b. hyperpolarization c. repolarization only d. apolarization e. depolarization and repolarization

Biology & Microbiology

Precipitation brings appreciable quantities of nutrients into ecosystems that are collectively called ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Biology & Microbiology

During which stage of development is the egg fertilized by the sperm and the zygote undergoes cleavage?

Biology & Microbiology