If the two alleles of a particular gene pair are the same, the individual is ________ for that gene

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


homozygous

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A. An enzyme catalyzes the transfer of a phosphate group to ADP from an organic molecule to form ATP. B. Most of the ATP generated in cellular respiration is generated by substrate-level phosphorylation. C. ATP is generated indirectly through the transfer of high-energy electrons from electron carriers to an electron transport chain. D. ATP is generated by release of energy from the electron carriers NADH and FADH2.

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On a molecular level, all organisms

a. show no similarities. b. have the same bases in DNA and RNA, the same amino acids in proteins, but use different genetic codes. c. use different means of storing genetic information. d. have the same bases in DNA and RNA, the same amino acids in proteins, and use the same genetic code. e. have the same bases in DNA and RNA, but different amino acids in proteins.

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Which of the following statements is true?

a. Memory B cells are typically established when the B cell binds to an antigen. b. Adaptive defenses include humoral immunity only. c. Innate defenses are enough to keep a person healthly. d. Adaptive defenses include both humoral and cellular immunity.

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Please match the viral diagnostic method to its description. Used to directly observe viruses in clinical specimens

A) PCR B) Immunological testing C) Electron microscopy D) Cell and tissue culture techniques E) Observation of the patient

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