When a cell makes a cell membrane bound growth factor that binds to receptors on neighboring cells causing them to proliferate this is an example of _____.

A. endocrine signaling
B. direct intercellular signaling
C. contact-dependent signaling
D. paracrine signaling
E. autocrine signaling


C. contact-dependent signaling

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A recessive allele: Check all that apply.

_____ will have no noticeable effects on an organism's phenotype if a dominant allele is present _____ will never have an effect on an organism's phenotype _____ can be on either the maternal or the paternal chromosome _____ will have an effect on an organism's phenotype if the individual is homozygous for the recessive allele

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The letter “F” indicates the ____

a. mouth b. crop c. gizzard d. intestines e. cloaca

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Consider both Rh and A,B,O factors in blood typing. Which blood type would be the true universal

recipient? What will be an ideal response?

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The two types of nucleic acids are ____________________ and ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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