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What is the inciting incident in Hamlet?

Somatic cells are the [1] cells, while gametes are the [2] cells . Somatic cells are produced by [3] and make genetically identical daughter cells, while gametes are produced by [4], resulting in genetically distinct daughter cells. Gametes are [5], while somatic cells are [6] . The fusion of gametes to initiate the development of a new individual organism occurs during the process of  [7] , and produce a [8] .

Recent research found that two “three-parent babies” that were conceived by mitochondrial replacement therapy have shown reversion, in which the proportion of mitochondrial genes from the mother had increased over time from 1% to 50% and 72%, respectively, which if performed to remove a mitochondrial disease could result in devestating and potentially fatal outcome for those children.

Which of the following is the mRNA sequence that is transcribed from this DNA strand?

Wisconsin Corporation factors $500,000 of accounts receivable to Red & White Factors.  The receivables were sold with recourse.  Red & White charges a fee of 2% as well as retains an amount equal to 6% for probable adjustments.  The fair value of recourse obligation is $20,000. What journal entry should Wisconsin Corporation record when they factor the receivables?

The NIH’s All of Us Research Program recently reported that discovery of over 275 million previously unreported genetic variants, with over 100 million of those variants being located in regions of the genome that may be linked to disease. 

What type of mutation (s) is this in Question 32? Choose all that apply.

Read the following Genetics in the News article: “Working night shifts may cause irreversible genetic damage”. Use what we learned about critical evaluation of genetics in the news to evaluate this article for credibility and validity. Give at least two pieces of evidence to support your evaluation (as either credible or not credible).  Evaluation: Credible or Not Credible Evidence to Support your Evaluation: 1. 2. 

Which of the following is the mRNA sequence that is transcribed from this DNA strand?

The second and third black-footed ferrets have successfully been cloned, which is a crucial step in preserving the genetic diversity of the species, which was once thought to be extinct.