Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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What is one statement that would support the theory that all organisms are related?


A) The genetic code is almost universal.
B) All flies have 2 wings.
C) Eukaryotes have mitochondria.
D) Prokaryotes have circular chromosomes.
E) That the Theory of Pangenesis has held up to scrutiny for thousands of years

What is the difference between cross and self-fertilization?
A. In cross-fertilization the gametes from one plant are used to fertilize the gametes of another plant
B. In cross-fertilization the gametes from one plant are used to fertilize the gametes from the same
plant
C. In self-fertilization the gametes from one plant are used to fertilize the gametes from another plant
D. In cross-fertilization insects are used to pollinate the plants while in self-fertilization the
investigator pollinates the plants
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In addition to being degenerate, the genetic code is also called to as 'unambiguous,' implying so each codon can only code for one amino acid. Although the genetic code is nearly universal (that is, it is the same in all living species and all forms of DNA/RNA), there are a few exceptions. 

 

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