The two strands of DNA are said to be ________ to one another.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


complementary

The two strands of DNA are said to be complementary to one another.

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A microbiologist is working with a bacteria strain to determine if cells are competent.  Cells are grown under optimal conditions with DNA fragments that carry two genes, green fluorescent protein and ampicillin resistance, and then plated to nutrient agar with and without ampicillin. Following incubation, plates are examined for fluorescent colonies under a UV lamp. Predict the results if cells are competent. 

A. Colonies will be present on both types of plates, but will only fluoresce on the ampicillin agar plates.  B. Fluorescent colonies will be present on the the ampicillin agar plates, but there will be no growth on the nutrient agar plates. C. Fluorescent colonies will be present on both types of plates. D. There will be no growth on either type of plate.

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The simple food chain: grass ? zebra ? lion can be represented by ____ pyramid(s)

a. an energy b. a height c. a biomass d. energy and height e. energy and biomass

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Based on the accompanying figure, when prey are abundant, the most effective hunting group size is:

a. 1. b. 3. c. 4. d. 5. e. 7.

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What direct effect do histamines and leukotrienes have on capillaries?

a. They decrease the diameter of capillaries. b. They prevent phagocytes from sticking to the walls of capillaries. c. They allow capillary walls to open and become leaky.

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