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Use the cell below to answer the following questions: How many chromosomes? [a1] How many complete sets of chromosomes are present? In other words, what is the ploidy of this cell? [a2]  

Indicate whether the following processes lead to new combinations of alleles in ONLY meiosis and fertilization (i.e. in sexual reproduction only). Do not select processes that lead to new alleles in mitosis (i.e. in asexual reproduction) as well, or that do not lead to new allele combinations in either form of reproduction. Select yes if a process leads to new allele combinations in offspring in specifically sexual reproduction. Otherwise, select no. Errors in telophase: [telo] Crossing over: [cross] Mutation: [mut] Independent assortment: [IA] Random fusion of sperm and eggs: [fus]

All whiptail lizards are female and they reproduce by cloning themselves. What percentage of the alleles in a mother’s DNA are shared by her daughter?

Which of the following metabolic pathways protects the RBC from excessive oxidation and uses glutathione as the primary antioxidant? Also, when this metabolic pathway is not functional, the formation of which RBC inclusion is likely?

The layer of cells that forms between red cells and plasma during centrifugation is called: 

Hormones affect blood glucose levels in different ways. Which of the following results in a DECREASE in blood glucose levels?

In the _____ experimental design, neither the participants nor the researchers are aware of each participant’s assignment (test or placebo) or the outcome of the study until it is completed.

What is the main component of the lipid bilayer that makes up all cell membranes?

A ______ is generally a fake medicine used to disguise the treatments of participants in an experiment.

For individuals with normal blood glucose control, the release of insulin by the pancreas after a meal will cause blood sugar levels to