Ockham’s razor could also be called the principle of ____
a. parsimony
b. selectivity
c. identity
d. homogeneity
e. exceptionalism
ANSWER: a
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alleles show incomplete dominance, what will be the ratios of phenotypes in the offspring?
a. 100% pink b. 100% red c. 50% white, 50% red d. 25% red, 50% pink, 25% white e. 25% pink, 50% white, 25% red
The constant region of a heavy chain is indicated by number
a. 1. b. 2. c. 3. d. 4. e. 5.
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A) Cloning the largest individuals to counteract the effects of aggressive predation B) Reducing the population size by one-fifth to decrease competition for limited resources C) Constructing a dam and irrigation system to control flooding D) Building ponds in the areas of dry land to promote interbreeding between the separated populations
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A. Decreased urination due to alcohol activating aldosterone production B. Increased urination due to alcohol inhibiting aldosterone production C. Increased urination due to alcohol inhibiting antidiuretic hormone production D. Decreased urination due to alcohol inhibiting antidiuretic hormone production E. Increased urination due to alcohol activating antidiuretic hormone production