McClintock's transposable genetic element hypothesis was that the unstable mutant phenotype resulted when a ________ created a mutation by its insertion into the ________ allele and led to reversion when the expression of ________ led to its

removal. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


transposable element (Ds); C; Ac

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How does a ribbon worm differ from a flatworm?  

A.  A flatworm has a complete digestive system. B.  A ribbon worm has a mouth and an anus. C.  Flatworms are deuterostomes. D.  Flatworms are radially symmetrical and ribbon worms are bilaterally symmetrical.

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A Ca2+-binding protein that activates many enzymes, including myosin light-chain kinase, is

A) Ca2+-ATPase. B) gelsolin. C) calmodulin. D) myosin light-chain phosphatase. E) TnC.

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Fertilization by multiple sperm is blocked by

a. the exocytosis of secretory vesiclesthat coat the egg. b. a hardening of the plasma membrane. c. a hyperpolarization of the plasma membrane. d. the release of spermicidal jelly.

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