A cell is considered _______ if two of each type of chromosome are present inside the cell.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: diploid

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a. positive charge b. maximum voltage c. resting potential d. threshold potential e. minimum ionic concentration gradient

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Which of the following organisms is (are)

being used routinely in genetic engineering for production of drugs? I. rats II. yeasts III. bacteria

a. I and II b. I and III c. II and III d. I, II, and III e. III only

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Two identical ___________ cells are formed. Each cell has received a complete set of chromsomes. The DNA in each chromosome unwinds into a long thin thread so that genes can become active and give the instructions for making proteins.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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