upon fertilization, the offspring have the ______ number of chromosomes

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


diploid (the same as their parents)

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A. theory. B. data set. C. hypothesis. D. conclusion. E. experiment.

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Rebecca Lancefield differentiated streptococci on the basis of differences in their:

A. cell wall carbohydrates in a serological test. B. patterns of hemolysis on blood agar. C. ability to produce catalase. D. gram stain appearance. E. All of the choices are correct.

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The genetic material (DNA) of eukaryotes is organized into

a. centrioles. b. spindles. c. chromosomes. d. microtubules.

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Every amino acid contains

A) an amino group and a hydroxyl group. B) an amino group and an acetyl group. C) a hydroxyl group and a carboxyl group. D) a carboxyl group and an amino group. E) a carboxyl group and a hydroxyl group.

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