The __________ __________ model assumes that evolution occurs in spurts, between which there are long periods of stasis with little evolutionary change. 

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


punctuated equilibrium

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Which of the following processes is (are) part

of gene expression? I. transduction II. transcription III. translation

a. I and II b. I and III c. II and III d. I, II, and III e. III only

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When two or more molecules simply mingle, a(n) ____ is created

a. compound b. mixture c. molecule d. ionic compound e. suspension

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The most specific and sensitive method for detecting genetic defects in an embryo is __________

A. amniocentesis D. karytotyping B. chorionic villus sampling E. recombinant DNA techniques C. PGD

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