New alleles arise by _____

a. crossing over
b. mutation
c. independent assortment
d. sexual reproduction
e. asexual reproduction


ANSWER: b

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A. DNA ligase B. DNA primase C. Topoisomerase D. DNA polymerase I E. DNA polymerase III

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Select one: a. throwing spears b. scrapers c. controlled fire d. group life e. All of the answer choices are correct.

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The two chains of nucleotides in a DNA molecule are held together by:

A) covalent bonds. B) ionic bonds. C) hydrogen bonds. D) hydrophobic interactions. E) peptide bonds.

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