Recombination frequency differs between males and females. Which sex has a higher rate of recombination, heterogametic (males) or homogametic (females)?
What will be an ideal response?
homogametic (females)
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A) carbohydrates. B) DNA. C) lipids. D) proteins.
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A. ultraviolet-induced damage B. chemically modified bases C. missing bases D. mismatched bases E. pyrimidine dimers
Insertion of a gene into another organism's DNA so that it can be transferred to another organism like a bacterium is called
A) vector transfer. B) PCR. C) DNA amplification. D) gene therapy. E) DNA translocation.
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A. The child who was late for school B. The husband who was late for breakfast with his mother-in-law C. The woman who was late for her job interview D. The man who was late for root canal work at his dentist's office