A researcher has mapped the entire genome of an insect. When scanning the sequences she notices highly repetitive sequences, which contain tandem arrays of short sequences. She is most likely looking at which region of the chromosome?

A. centromere
B. telomere
C. chromatid
D. spindle fiber
E. centriole


A. centromere

Biology & Microbiology

You might also like to view...

A bobcat is feeding on a white-tailed deer. It first eats the liver, which is rich in stored sugars. In what form would sugar be stored in the deer’s liver?  

A.  Glucose B.  Maltose C.  Glycogen D.  Amylose E.  Cellulose 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 stored sugars in animals? 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?

Biology & Microbiology

Translocations and inversions represent a change in the total genetic material of a chromosome

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Biology & Microbiology

The mature male gametophyte is indicated by

a. A. b. B. c. C. d. D. e. E.

Biology & Microbiology

? Figure 39.10A, B, and C ? The following question refers to the figure above. ? ? A villus is indicated by the letter ____.

A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

Biology & Microbiology