Failure of homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate properly is called ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


nondisjunction

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. true b. false

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Please match the cell types with the statements that most accurately describe them to test your understanding of prokaryotic cells, eukaryotic cells, and viruses. Does not contain organelles but can replicate independently via binary fission

A) Prokaryotic cells B) Eukaryotic cells C) Viruses D) Both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells E) Prokaryotic cells, eukaryotic cells and viruses

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The total magnification achieved in the laboratory when using the high-power (high-dry) objective of the compound light microscope is:

A) 40×. B) 100×. C) 400×. D) 1,000×.

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