Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome results from abnormalities of ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
imprinting
genetic imprinting
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Match the choice on the left with the correct choice on the right.
A) green plant B) +?G; nonspontaneous C) heat absorbing D) heat releasing E) portion of the universe F) an example of a state variable G) -?G; spontaneous H) bioluminescence I) animal 1) example of biological work 2) phototroph 3) chemotroph 4) endergonic 5) exothermic 6) endothermic 7) system 8) pressure
If a mutation occurred in a flatworm such that the flame cells no longer functioned, what do you predict would be the consequence?
A. The parasitic forms could no longer hold onto their host. B. Excretory function would be impaired. C. Digestive function would be impaired. D. Nerve function would be impaired. E. Reproductive function would be impaired.
Based on figure 16.14, which of the following is the most likely explanation for the observed pattern of MRSA strains?
a. The methicillin resistance mutation has evolved many times through processes like conjugation b. The methicillin resistance mutation arose once and was passed through processes like binary fission c. Methicillin resistance is a recessive mutation, and only appears when two carrier bacteria mate d. The distribution of methicillin resistance is random, and is not likely caused by a single mutation e. Toxic shock syndrome is caused by methicillin resistance
Membrane proteins, like membrane lipids, can move laterally by exchanging positions with other membrane components. Which type of membrane proteins is expected to be the least mobile, based on their function?
(a) channels (b) anchors (c) receptors (d) enzymes