The science dealing with classification is called ________.

A. nomenclature
B. taxonomy
C. identification
D. systematics


Answer: B

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A cell biologist examines a diploid cell from a particular species of butterfly during prometaphase of mitosis and determines that 10 centromeres are present. Based on this finding, how many chromatids should be present in a single cell from this species in metaphase I of meiosis?   

What will be an ideal response? 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 know about the number of chromatids in a cell? How does it relate to the question?   Consider Possibilities     · What other information is related to the question? Which information is most useful?   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?

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Which of the following statements about the polymerization of macromolecules is false?

A) Often the energy needed for polymerization is supplied by ATP. B) The polymer chain usually has two different ends. C) Water is added to join the monomers of the macromolecules. D) A monomer is usually activated by the coupling of the monomer to a carrier. E) Macromolecules are synthesized by the stepwise addition of monomers.

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What will happen to the pH inside a thylakoid that is exposed to light?

A. It will increase. B. It will decrease. C. It will not change.

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A branch of genetics known as ____________________ studies genetic variations that underlie differences in the

body’s response to drugs, while ____________________ is focused on the development of drugs that are tailored to an individual’s genetic makeup. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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