Genes that have DNA sequences similar to functional genes but that do not appear to produce any functional product are ________________.  

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


pseudogenes

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

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PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) found in tobacco smoke preferentially bind to regions within the ________ and trigger base substitutions.

A) GAL-4 gene B) p53 gene C) DMBA gene D) homeogenes E) viral gene

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Which of the following is incorrect about inflammation?

A. Fever could be beneficial to inhibiting the pathogen. B. Serotonin causes smooth muscle contraction. C. Inflammation can last hours to years. D. Pyrogens cause vasodilation and increased capillary permeability. E. Basophils and mast cells release histamine.

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Which of the following techniques is most commonly used to separate DNA molecules by size?

A) PCR B) RFLP C) Chromatography D) DNA sequencing E) Gel electrophoresis

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