It is now possible for parents to bank the umbilical cord blood of their children; the cells in the cord would then be available for use later in the life of the child to treat a genetic disorder or cancer, should it develop

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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True or False: Plants require a great deal of water because water is consumed in the process of photosynthesis

A. true B. false

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Flowering plants such as prairie grasses, corn, and many common trees do not have showy petals. Explain how these plants are pollinated

What will be an ideal response?

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In a mutation,

a. the new codon may specify a different amino acid but may not change the function of the new protein produced. b. the new codon may specify the same amino acid as the old codon. c. the new codon and resulting amino acid may destroy the function of the protein specified. d. the new codon may specify no amino acid. e. all of these may be true.

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In temperate deciduous forests, most of the small flowers that grow on the forest floor must complete their life cycle quickly before tree leaves shade out most of the light. Many of these plants reproduce asexually by runners

What advantages does this have for such plants?

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