Assuming one mutational event in a gene, on average, which of the following mutagens or mutational conditions would be expected to cause the most damage to a protein synthesized by such a mutagenized gene: 5-bromouracil, 2-amino purine, ethylmethane

sulfonate, or frameshift?


frameshift

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Which of the following is the best example of the behavior unit known as a fixed action pattern (FAP)?

a. Imprinting in newborn ducklings. b. Egg retrieval in nesting geese c. Echolocation in porpoises d. Salivation in dogs e. Celestial navigation in birds

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In 1 mL of blood, there are 1.5 million white blood cells

a. true b. false

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The most common capsid morphologies are icosahedral and helical.

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

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