Examine the pedigree in the accompanying figure. Individuals affected by the genetic condition in question are

indicated by filled squares or circles. Which inheritance pattern is most likely correct for this condition in this family?



a. autosomal dominant
b. X-linked recessive
c. X-linked dominant
d. cytoplasmic inheritance
e. autosomal recessive


ANSWER: a

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a. being characteristic of exponential growth.
b. being characteristic of arithmetic growth.
c. an S-shaped curve.
d. a J-shaped curve.
e. being a J-shaped curve characteristic of exponential growth

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A number of ____________________ cover the rough ER.

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

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A person with a tidal volume of 450 mL (milliliters), a vital capacity of 4000 mL, and a residual volume of 1000 mL would have a potential total lung capacity of _____

A) 1450 mL B) 4000 mL C) 4450 mL D) 5000 mL

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The hydrophilic heads of phospholipids form the

What will be an ideal response?

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