The mutual exchange of DNA between maternal and paternal chromosomes at chiasmata is called ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


crossing over

Biology & Microbiology

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Which of the following is the most important assumption for the mark-recapture method to estimate the size of wildlife populations?

A) All females in the population have the same litter size. B) More individuals emigrate from, as opposed to immigrate into, a population. C) Over 50% of the marked individuals need to be trapped during the recapture phase. D) There is a 50:50 ratio of males to females in the population before and after trapping and recapture. E) Marked individuals have the same probability of being recaptured as unmarked individuals during the recapture phase.

Biology & Microbiology

This molecule catalyzes covalent bond formation between fragments of DNA.

A. helicase B. ligase C. polymerase D. primase E. nuclease

Biology & Microbiology

Triglycerides are

a. carbohydrates. b. nucleotides. c. proteins. d. neutral fats. e. amino acids.

Biology & Microbiology

Halophiles are a type of ________

A) Bacteria B) Archaea C) Eukarya D) Plants

Biology & Microbiology