X inactivation can lead to ____________________ in females. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)


ANS: mosaicism

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A. Semiconservative B. Conservative C. Dispersive D. None—it took more than one generation to disprove the theory

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The sarsaparilla plant survives in a dense forest because it

a. becomes dormant. b. destroys competing plants. c. has broad leaves. d. is very tall.

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F. F. Blackman performed experiments to investigate the effects of various factors on photosynthesis. In one of his experiments, Blackman found that if light intensity was low, photosynthesis could be accelerated by increasing the amount of light, but not by increasing the temperature or carbon dioxide concentration. What can you conclude from this specific experiment?

A. Carbon dioxide is important for photosynthesis B. High temperatures are important for photosynthesis C. Photosynthesis generates oxygen D. Light is important for photosynthesis

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______ mitotic cells do not divide readily but can be stimulated to divide when needed.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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