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Tiffany Jacobs

Feb 06, 2025

100% Mexican with red hair?

I am fully Mexican and have traced my ancestry on both sides back to 1840, confirming that everyone in my lineage is Mexican, originating from central Mexico. However, I am curious about why I have fr...
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Anonymous

Feb 05, 2025

A sexually reproducing animal has two unlinked genes, one for head shape (H) and one for tail length (T). Its genotype is HhTt. Which

A sexually reproducing animal has two unlinked genes: one for head shape (H) and one for tail length (T). Its genotype is HhTt. Which of the following genotypes for these two genes is possible in a ga...
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Anonymous

Dec 05, 2024

All organisms must regulate by turning genes on and off different cells at different times. In prokaryotic cells, related genes may

All organisms must regulate gene expression by turning genes on and off in different cells at various times. In prokaryotic cells, related genes may be organized into operons, allowing them to be acti...
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Anonymous

Feb 18, 2025

As a result of nondisjunction, a female gamete may contain

Identify the DNA change illustrated in the diagram and explain how this alteration can contribute to the increased genetic diversity often observed among siblings.
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Anonymous

Feb 08, 2025

Free phagocytes found in the air sacs of the lungs are called

What are the free phagocytes found in the air sacs of the lungs called? Additionally, if we consider a scenario where both parent plants are white flowers with the genotype rr, their offspring would a...
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Mark McGlynn

Nov 08, 2024

If the dna sequence ttcacg is transcribed to aaggc, what type of mutation has occurred?

If the DNA sequence "ttcacg" is transcribed to "aaggc," what type of mutation has occurred? Please choose one of the following options: a. deletion b. substitution c. insertion d. translocation
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Uriah Romaguera

Dec 26, 2024

Inbreeding in Cats? Specifically Siamese Cats?

I am curious about the prevalence of inbreeding in Siamese cats. Specifically, how common is it, and what genetic defects can arise from this practice? Our previous cat was a Siamese, and she exhibite...
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Anonymous

Feb 19, 2025

The partial Punnett square shows a cross between two pea plants with genotypes YY and Yy. The allele for yellow seeds (Y) is dominant,

In the partial Punnett square provided, we observe a genetic cross between two pea plants with the genotypes YY and Yy. It's important to note that the allele for yellow seeds (Y) is dominant over the...
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Helmer Little

Dec 06, 2024

What is an outcome of gene regulation?

What are the outcomes of gene regulation? Additionally, could you clarify the reference to "100% C on apex"?
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Anonymous

Nov 14, 2024

What is genotype for a recessive trait found on the female chromosome?

What is the genotype for a recessive trait located on the female chromosome? a. Yh b. Xh c. xh d. yh
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Anonymous

Nov 15, 2024

Which of the following would cause an error in dna replication

What factors can lead to errors during DNA replication? Please provide specific examples or explanations.
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Anonymous

Jan 21, 2025

Which represents polygenic inheritance of traits?

Which of the following examples best illustrates polygenic inheritance of traits: a mix of blue, green, and brown eye colors?
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