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The data shows the results from a test cross in peas. Green coloration (G) is dominant over yellow coloration (g), and smooth texture (S) is dominant over wrinkled texture (s). Based upon the information given, what would have been the genotype of the unknown individual?

Elodea cells were placed in solutions that were either isotonic, hypertonic, or hypotonic (relative to the Elodea cell contents). You mixed up your labels, but know that one of each solution was used in your experiment.  (Hint: plants have central vacuoles). Given the appearance of the cells in image B, the SOLUTION must be ___________________ compared to the Elodea cells.

When extracting DNA from plant cells, wheat germ and strawberries are common sources of DNA because they are polyploidy.  Why is this important?

When red blood cells are kept in a HYPOTONIC solution, the cells

To extract DNA from wheat germ we used Palmolive soap to break open the nuclear membranes. What is the equivalent we used to extract DNA from your (or your lab mate’s) cheek cell?

Which of the following are example (s) of treating or maintaing good water quality?

A review article, such as the one below, is an example of what type of source?

In an experiment of the effect of fertilizer on tomato plant growth, Rick decides to apply the fertilizer to only some of the plants and use the rest as controls to compare. He applies fertilizer to the 2 smallest plants. When he measures their growth at the end of the week, he finds the plants treated with fertilizer haven’t grown as much as the untreated plants. What is the biggest mistake Rick made with his experiment?

Evaporated ocean water  is returned by which of the following?

Ground and soil water are found in (check all that apply)