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A [answer1] brand is a method of identification that kills the pigment portion of a hair follicle if done correctly, while a [answer2] brand kills the whole hair follicle. Use one word for each answer. 

ATP synthase uses a proton (H+) gradient to generate ATP.

A zygote is diploid and forms after fertilization.

The electron transport chain is located in the inner mitochondrial membrane in eukaryotic cells.

  1. Identify two biological mechanisms that contribute to genetic diversity in animals. (2 points) 2. Explain how they do so. (2 points)

For the DNA sequence ACCGGGATACG, the complementary DNA sequence would be:

Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing RNA during transcription?

The word mutation usually carries a negative connotation meaning it makes one think of a harmful condition or disease. Are mutations always harmful?  Why or why not?

Failure of homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate properly during meiosis is called nondisjunction.

Mariner’s Marina provided services to Betty Lou’s Boats in January of 2024 in exchange for a $65,000,  4% interest bearing notes receivable due in four years.   Betty Lou’s Boats typically borrows funds at a rate of 8% (effective rate of interest for this note).  What is the total increase to net income for the year 2024 related to this transaction?  (Hint: consider both the impact from the sales transaction in January and the interest journal entry at the end of 2024.  Assume interest is paid at the end of each year).  Betty Lou’s Boats uses the effective interest method.  You can use the tables below, spreadsheet application, or your calculator.  Round your answer to the nearest whole dollar. 4-periods PV(1) PV(OA) PV (AD) FV(1) 8%                          0.735030                          3.312127                          3.577097                          1.360489 4%                          0.854804                          3.629895                          3.775091                          1.169859