The observation by Masui that cytoplasm from a mature egg injected into an immature oocyte stimulated meiosis led to the identification of ________

Fill in the blank with correct word.


Answer: MPF (maturation-promoting factor)

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A) 1,000,000 B) 1000 C) 10 D) 1/1000 E) 1/1,000,000

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An organism in the domain Eukarya is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

A) ingestion of organic matter to acquire nutrients. B) the ability to maintain precise internal conditions. C) being composed of prokaryotic cells. D) the potential to grow and reproduce.

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In addition to abiotic factors, community composition of plants can be severely compromised by

A) parasites and pathogens. B) mutualistic birds. C) rapid coevolution.

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