What is meant by SINE in terms of chromosome structure? By LINE? Why are they called "repetitive"?

What will be an ideal response?


SINE = short interspersed elements, a moderately repetitive sequence class; LINE = long interspersed elements. Multiple copies exist–up to 900,000 Alu, sequences, for example.

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a. comparative morphology. b. botany. c. biogeography. d. geology. e. paleontology

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a. may occur in a muscle under anaerobic conditions. b. produces more ATP than is liberated in the hydrogen transfer series. c. breaks down glucose in reaction with oxygen. d. is restricted to yeasts. e. does none of these.

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________ is the procedure in which a harmless form of an antigen from a pathogen is introduced into the body in order to stimulate an immune response to that antigen

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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