If an Arabidopsis plant does not express homeotic genes during flower development

A. the plant will only develop to the heart stage.
B. the plant will not develop cotyledons.
C. the plant will develop leaves instead of flowers.
D. the plant will develop flowers instead of leaves.
E. the plant will die.


Answer: C

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a) contain fewer double bonds b) are less saturated c) contain more sodium d) are less soluble in water e) contain less hydrogen

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What will be an ideal response?

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The nuclear lamina is

A) the sac that holds the genetic material. B) part of the nucleus that holds RNA. C) a fibrous layer that lines the inner face of the nuclear membrane. D) the site of protein synthesis.

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Our normal blood pH should be in a fairly narrow range. Imagine you sit down to eat a large meal with cola, tomato-based sauce, and a salad with many citrus fruit slices. Identify the one statement that does not apply as one of the likely outcomes of your meal.

A.    Your blood and body fluids will likely become more basic, with a higher pH than the normal range.
B.    The cola, tomato, and citrus fruits will add hydrogen (H+) to your blood and body fluids.
C.    All of the answer choices are correct.
D.    Your body will produce buffer molecules to help neutralize acids you ate, so your blood pH doesn't change much.
E.    Your blood and body fluids will likely become more acidic, with a lower pH than the normal range.

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