If a drug had the side effect of destroying dopamine-producing neurons, what effect would this have on a person?

What will be an ideal response?


The individual would probably start to show signs of Parkinson's disease. Signs include a shuffling walk, hunched posture, and possible involuntary shaking.

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Cells that de-differentiate, lose cell cycle control, and lose their attachment to the surrounding cells, are known as ________.

What will be an ideal response?

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Stems and roots grow in length by the addition of new cells produced in

A. companion cells B. apical meristems C. leaves D. dermal tissue

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Which of the functional groups below acts most like an acid in water?

A) amino B) carbonyl C) carboxyl D) hydroxyl

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Which of the following is modern synthesis NOT based on?

a. linking Darwinism with Mendelism b. linking population growth with variation to explain natural selection c. interpreting microevolution and macroevolution d. interpreting data from a wide variety of biological disciplines in an evolutionary framework

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