haploid
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describes a cell, nucleus, or organism containing one set of chromosomes (n)
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In many groups of fungi, karyogamy and plasmogamy are separated in time and space. One potential advantage of this arrangement is that:
A. mating and spore production can occur in different environments. B. a diploid nucleus can form immediately. C. spores can be produced by meiosis instead of mitosis. D. the fungus can easily switch between sexual and asexual reproduction. E. the mycelium can grow more rapidly.
Each of the following is true regarding cancer cell metastasis to secondary sites except
A) cancer cells may multiply in regional lymph nodes if they enter via lymphatics. B) many cells from the primary mass may enter circulation. C) all cancer cells circulating in the bloodstream are identical. D) few cancer cells survive in the bloodstream. E) the population of cancer cells is heterogeneous.
All of the following are characteristics of life EXCEPT
A. evolution. B. reproduction. C. homeostasis. D. multicellularity.
Please select the answers below that correspond to characteristics of polioviruses increasing their likelihood of transmission.
> Poliovirus can be transmitted through an infected blood meal by the bite of mosquitoes. > Poliovirus can be transmitted in a fecal-oral fashion, passed from person to person through contaminated food, water, and other substances contaminated with feces. > Polioviruses have a naked capsid making them resistant to harsh conditions such as those present in the host's gastrointestinal tract. > All of these choices are correct