In genomic imprinting, the expression of a genetic disorder depends on

A) the age of the mother when she became pregnant.

B) whether the trait is X-linked or autosomal.

C) which parent transmits the disease-causing allele.

D) the number of pseudoautosomal genes transmitted.


C) which parent transmits the disease-causing allele.

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

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a. renewable b. global warming c. pollution d. carbon footprint e. nonrenewable

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Round seeds (R) are dominant to wrinkled seeds (r), and yellow seeds (Y) are dominant to green seeds (y). What is the expected phenotypic ratio of a cross between an RrYy and an rryy individual?

A) 1:2:1 B) 9:3:3:1 C) 3:1 D) 1:1:1:1

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Select the one most appropriate choice for each.

A. Acetyl-CoA formation B. The citric acid cycle C. Glycolysis D. Fermentation E. Electron transfer phosphorylation

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