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

1. A reversion mutation is when a base-substitution mutation is changed back to the original DNA sequence.

2. Many mutagens cause a rate of mutation that promotes the development of cancers; such mutagens are called carcinogens.

3. DNA transposons rely on the enzyme reverse transcriptase to insert a copy of cDNA into a new location in the genome.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE

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A) memory cells B) presentation of MHC (major histocompatibility complex)-antigen complex on a cell surface C) somatic hypermutation D) phagocytosis of antibody-antigen complex by macrophages in the blood (the humoral response)

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Decomposers are commonly _____

a. fungi c. plants b. bacteria d. fungi and bacteria

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Two alleles of the same gene ________

A) are always different B) are always the same C) can be the same or can be different D) originate from the same parent

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Water quality can be tested by detection of (E. coli/Cryptosporidium/norovirus) using the chemical known as MUG.

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

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