Given that the origin of replication is fixed in E. coli, what signals the location of the origin?

What will be an ideal response?


a region called oriC, which consists of about 250 base pairs characterized by repeating sequences of 9 and 13 bases (9mers and 13mers)

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In which type of population distribution would plot sampling be most accurate?

a. clumping b. uniform c. random d. random and clumping e. uniform and clumping

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Four of the five processes listed below are functions

of the nephron. Select the exception. a. filtration b. dilution c. excretion d. reabsorption e. secretion

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When calculating the gross national product, economists consider whether an activity is environmentally harmful.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of these characteristics added most to vertebrate success in relatively dry environments?

A) the shelled, amniotic egg B) the ability to maintain a constant body temperature C) two pairs of appendages D) a four-chambered heart

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