How was it determined that X rays are mutagenic?

What will be an ideal response?


H. J. Muller determined that a direct relationship occurred between X-linked recessive lethals and X-ray dose in Drosophila.

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Overexploitation occurs as a result of ____

a. harvesting of predators b. transformation of an ecosystem to a desert c. soil nutrient loss

d. the combined outcome of desertification and global warming e. excessive harvesting of an animal or plant species

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In humans, sex determination generally depends upon

a. whether or not the X chromosome is present. b. the number of X chromosomes present. c. environment in the womb. d. whether or not the Y chromosome is present. e. how many autosomes are present

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In the classification of organisms, similar genera are grouped together into a

A) phylum. B) family. C) class. D) species. E) genus.

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Rejection of transplanted tissue is treated with immunosuppressive drugs that prevent the activity of B cells.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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