Why is binary fission classified as asexual reproduction?


Answer: Because the genetically identical offspring inherit their DNA from a single parent

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In what Eons was there very little appearance of new forms of life, how long did they last, and why

was there so little diversification?

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At what point in the figure above is the urine

most concentrated? a. A b. B c. C d. D e. none of these

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In polygynous mating systems:

a) there is usually greater variation in reproductive success among males than among females. b) paternal care is by all the parents. c) most individuals mate for life. d) there is usually greater variation in reproductive success among females than among males. e) there is usually equal variation in reproductive success between females and males.

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A bacterium is found that can photosynthesize in the presence of light but uses hydrogen sulfide and releases elemental sulfur as a by-product. This organism can best be classified as a

A. photoautotroph. B. pathogen. C. photoheterotroph. D. chemolithoautotroph. E. chemoheterotroph.

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