When a few survivors of an original population give rise to the next generation of individuals, the genetic sample is small, a phenomenon called a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
bottleneck effect
When a few survivors of an original population give rise to the next generation of individuals, the genetic sample is small, a phenomenon called a bottleneck effect.
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sodium/potassium pump? A) mechanical B) electrical C) concentration D) synthetic E) bioluminescent
Ionic compounds
A. always form salts in solution. B. are hydrophobic. C. are basic in solution. D. are hydrophilic. E. are acidic in solution.
Most evidence indicates that skin color is controlled by ____ gene pair(s)
a. one b. two to three c. ten d. five to seven e. fifteen
Lysosomes are vesicles.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.