Most prokaryotes carry their genetic information in:

A)a single, linear chromosome.
B) multiple, circular chromosomes.
C) a single, circular chromosome.
D) multiple, linear chromosomes.
E) two circular chromosomes.


C) a single, circular chromosome.

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a type of phagocyte called a(n) __________.

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a. filament. b. sepal. c. receptacle. d. style. e. ovule.

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In a human female, what happens to the collection of oocytes in the ovaries once puberty begins?

A) One oocyte per month matures and completes meiosis I. B) All ooctyes are expelled from the ovaries to complete meiosis II. C) Ovulation stimulates all of the oocytes to complete meiosis II. D) One oocyte per month matures and completes meiosis I and meiosis II. E) The oocytes all mature into eggs as soon as puberty is reached.

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