Premed students are often traumatized by studying for their MCAT exam, which historically was always taken at the end of their Junior year in college. Now, many medical schools desire a meaningful gap year between completion of an undergrad degree and entrance to medical school so that incoming students have some sort of life-time experience either working, doing research, charity outreach, or traveling during that time. As a result, modern pre-med students often wait to study for their MCAT until after they graduate without realizing that it means they will end up taking two gap years, not one. Students who complete a basics genetic course should be confident with their knowledge about DNA, RNA, and proteins, along with how to solve basic inheritance problems, which will help them on their MCAT exams. Introductory Genetics helps to reinforce concepts taught fleetingly in Introductory Biology.
1. Jiro is told that a bacterium contains a single DNA chromosome containing 15% guanine and then is asked to decide if the organism is âGCâ rich or not (>50% G-C content = 'rich')). With full confidence, Jiro responds:
A.Heck no! The strand has a GC content of 30%.
B.Heck yeah! The strand has a GC content of 70%.
C.Heck no! The strand has a GC content of 15%.
D.It contains exactly 50% GC content.
2. If Marisol isolates 15% guanine from a strand of DNA, she can say with full confidence that:
A.the strand is made up of 70% pyrimidines.
B.the strand is made up of 30% pyrimidines.
C. the strand is made up of 50% pyrimidines and 50% purines.
D.the strand is made up of 70% purines.
3. Jayson is asked if a strand of DNA that is GC-rich will be harder to separate than one that is GC-poor. He responds with full confidence:
A. No!
B.Yes!
C. This question is irrelevant since double-stranded DNA is always easy to separate due to the hydrogen bonds that hold them together.
D.After 150 years of research into DNA, no one knows the true answer to this question.

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Answer 1

Answer:

1. A

2. C

3. B

Explanation:

1. The DNA here has a Guanine(G) content of 15% and as G is equal to C,

[tex]$GC=G+C$[/tex]

     = 15% + 15%

     = 30%

As the GC content is less than 50 % , so the DNA is not a GC rich DNA. Therefore, for a DNA to be GC rich in content, G+C should be more than 50%.

Therefore the correct option is (A), The strand has a GC content of 30%.

2. With a content of 15% Guanine, we calculate the proportions of the four bases. They are :

[tex]$A+T=G+C$[/tex] and [tex]$A=T, G=C$[/tex]

∴ [tex]$A+T=15\% +15\%$[/tex]

              [tex]$=30\%$[/tex]

So when we substract 30% from 100% , we get 70%. Now this 70% is then distributed in the equal proportions for [tex]$A$[/tex] and [tex]$T$[/tex].

Therefore, we have:

[tex]$A=30\%, T=35\%, G=15\%$[/tex] and [tex]$C=15\%$[/tex]

Therefore we calculate the content of purines [tex]$(A,G)$[/tex] and pyrimidines [tex]$(C,T)$[/tex].

Purine content : [tex]$A+G = 35\% + 15\%$[/tex]

                                     [tex]$=50\%$[/tex]

Pyrimidine content : [tex]$C+T=15\%+35\%$[/tex]

                                            [tex]$=50\%$[/tex]

Therefore, the correct option is (C).

3. Yes, the GC rich strand of the DNA is more stable the a GC low content DNA. But this stability is not due to the hydrogen bonds, it is mainly due to the stacking interaction known as base stacking.  

So the correct option is (B).


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Chef Brandi suffered a bum on her arm when a kettle of spaghetti sauce exploded. The doctor, using a forceps, pulls on a hair within the
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Answer:

2degree burn

Explanation:

it has moist layer of skin and it affects the outer and middle layers of your skin the hair is present in human body . hope you find it useful

The California Mussel (​ Mytilus californianus​ ) is the natural prey of the shore crab (​ Carcinus maenas​ ). Study the graph above. Why would a crab adapt to having larger claws according to the graph?

a. Larger claws would help the crab camouflage in the rocks so the mussels won’t see them.
b. Larger claws would help the crab swim fast in a rough current toward where the mussels are hiding.
c. Larger claws would help the crab crack open the shells of the mussels so the crab can eat them.
d. Larger claws would scare away the mussels with thicker shells causing the crabs to choose a new food source.

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Answer:

The correct answer is - c. Larger claws would help the crab crack open the shells of the mussels so the crab can eat them.

Explanation:

The graph (attached) states that the two variables size of claws of the crabs depends on the thickness of the shell of mussels. With the increase in the thickness of the shell of the mussels the size of the claws of crabs also increases and becomes larger.

The most likely explanation of this change would be adapting according to the change in the shell of the crab as they require to crack their shell to eat them as mussels are the primary food source of these crabs.

Which organelle is like the brain of the cell? vacuole O endoplasmic reticulum O cytoplasm O nucleus​

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Answer:

nucleus

Explanation:

i remember this from science.

Nucleus is the main control center of the Cell.

Many Learners Perform Well In Grade 12 But still not accepted into Universities.Explain Two Reasons For This​

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Answer:

1. Confusion

2. Financial issue

Explanation:

1. The reason I say this is that many of them are not really sure about what they want they want to do in their later future making them a little confused on what to do.

2. It is a common issue which has taken away so many bright minds away from their future in helping the world and their individual community to prosper in different ways.

The reason why many students from grade 12 are not accepted in universities is that they may not be ready to pursue a given career or their parents may not be able to afford it.

Why are grade 12 students not accepted in universities?

In the whole of North America, grade 12 is the senior class or the highest class in high school.

Some grade 12 students may not be admitted into university even though they performed well because;

Some of the students who have finished well in grade 12 do not yet have clear cut career orientations.Also, some  of them may not have parents that can afford to send them to the university.

Hence, a good performance in grade 12 do not guarantee university admission.

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Suppose your friend investigated the color of pea pods and concluded that green pods (G) were dominant over yellow pods (g). What experimental evidence would be needed to support this conclusion?

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Why does DNA make a copy of itself during cell division?
A. To make sure that the two new cells can make the same proteins
as the parent cell
B. To make sure that the two new cells have slightly different genetic
codes
C. To carry amino acids out of the nucleus
D. To expose the genes that code for the needed proteins HELP FAST

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Answer:

its A

Explanation:

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What type of mutation has occurred in figure 12-3?

Answer= substitution

Explain the three mechanism for how activated transcription factors can stimulate transcription through modification of the chromatin structure.

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Eukaryotic cells have three mechanisms that control transcription of genes - transcription factors, cell specialization, and RNA interference. Transcription factors are able to bind on the spot of DNA molecule right before gene starts and attract RNA polymerase.

if a mother has the following alleles for a gene - Bb - what would her gametes look like?

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Answer:

half of the gametes would have B and the other half would have b

Explanation:

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Jessica learns that two organisms are members of the same class. Which can she also infer is true?

The organisms are members of the same order.

The organisms are members of the same family.

The organisms are members of the same genus.

The organisms are members of the same phylum.

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answer:

The organisms are members of the same family.

this is the answer.

What are your top 3 favorite lifeforms and why? What adaptations help these living things to survive in their environment?

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Answer:

so it's saying what are your favorite animals or plants or living things and how do they survive

hi!! here's ur answer!!

my top 3 favourite lifeforms are- polar bears,tigers and ducks. :D

1) polar bears- are well adapted for survival in the Arctic. Their adaptations include: a white appearance - as camouflage from prey on the snow and ice. thick layers of fat and fur - for insulation against the cold.

2) tigers- striped coat helps them blend in well with the sunlight filtering through the treetops to the jungle floor. The tiger's seamless camouflage to their surroundings is enhanced because the striping also helps break up their body shape, making them difficult to detect for unsuspecting prey.

3) ducks- possess an oily coating that keeps water from settling in their feathers, helping them in staying dry and keeping themselves warm. Their webbed feet, designed like paddles, provide more surface area to push against the water and help them swim.

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In garden peas, tall (T) vine is dominant over short (t) vine, and round pea pod (R) is dominant over wrinkled pea pod (r). Cross an h0m0zygous tall, round pea plant with an h0m0zygous short, wrinkled pea plant. Show the genotypes and phenotypes of the F1 offspring and the probability of each.

__________ Genotype of the h0m0zygous tall, round pea plant
__________ Genotype of the h0m0zygous short, wrinkled pea plant.

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Answer:

TtRr - 100%

Explanation:

This question involves two different genes in pea plants. One gene is coding for height and the other for pea shape. The allele for tallness (T) and round (R) pea is dominant over the allele for shortness (t) and wrinkled (r) peas.

According to this question, an h0m0zygous tall, round pea plant (TTRR) is crossed with an h0m0zygous short, wrinkled pea plant (ttrr). The following gametes will be produced by each parent:

TTRR - TR, TR, TR, TR

ttrr - tr, tr, tr, tr

Using these gametes in a punnet square (see attached image), the following proportion of offsprings is produced in the F1 generation: All or 100% TtRr

TtRr will be phenotypically tall and round.

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Answer:

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C)A developing embryo exhibits structures not present in the adult animal.
D)The development of embryos of a certain species is consistent.

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Answer:

soluble means that it is capable of being dissolved in water

Explanation:

Answer:

able to be dissolved, especially in water.

Explanation:

Explore the three different types of ground tissue cells in detail and complete the chart below.

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Answer:

parenchyma have primary cell walls (thin) and are unspecialized and metabolically active (photosynthesis, respiration)

collenchyma have primary cell walls (unevenly thick) which provide a level of structural support in areas of high growth, they are alive so have a protoplast

sclerenchyma have secondary cell walls which means they have lignin and are thick, they are functionally dead at maturity so provide support in areas that are done growing and are involved in transport of water

Explanation:

Which of the following courses would NOT be part of the curriculum for someone studying to be a botanist? Native Flora Native Fauna Exotic Dendrology Plant Systematics ​

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Explanation:  This answer has been confirmed correct.

Native Fauna refers to animals.

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Answer:

11 = multicellular ; autotroph

option D

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The answer is D.
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A, sodium and bromine. You can think of ionic bonds as happening between elements from different sides of the periodic table. Think of something like table salt, NaCl, which would dissociate into a Na+ ion and a Cl- ion.

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Explanation:

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Answer:

B, extraction through fracking can contaminate groundwater.

Explanation:

Well, it's really the only downside available. Hope this helps :)

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a. form the antigen-binding site
b. contain multiple variable domains
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d. are found in the FC fragment
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Answer and Explanation:

a. form the antigen-binding site ⇒ both chains

The antigen-binding site is formed by one hypervariable region of the light chain (VL) and one hypervariable region of the heavy chain (VH). So, both type of chains contributes to antigen recognition.

b. contain multiple variable domains ⇒ none

Both chains - light and heavy - contain only one variable domain (VL and VH).  

c. are found in the Fab fragment ⇒ both chains

The Fab fragment is composed of portions of both light and heavy chains: each portion contains one variable domain and one constant domain. The Fab fragment binds specifically the antigen.  

d. are found in the FC fragment ⇒ heavy chains

The Fc region is composed of portions of heavy chains (CH² and CH³), so it contains constant domains.  

e. contain only one constant domain ⇒ light chains

Each light chain contains one variable domain (VL) and one constant domain (CL).  

f. contain multiple constant domains ⇒ heavy chains

Each heavy chain contains three constant domains: CH¹, CH² and CH³.  

g. contain only one variable domain ⇒ both chains

Both light and heavy chains contain one variable domain. The difference is given by the number of constant domains: light chains have 1 constant domain while heavy chains have 3 constant domains.

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

What could explain the curve in this population growth graph?an unlimited food supply
a natural disaster
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Answer:D

Explanation:

The curve in this population growth graph indicates an unlimited food supply, which is the first option, as an unlimited food supply could explain a steady or exponential increase in population size without a curve.

What is population growth?

Population growth is a measure of the change in population size over time, and it is affected by many factors, including the availability of resources, predation, disease, natural disasters, and human activities. The shape of a population growth graph can provide important insights into the underlying factors that are influencing the population. An unlimited food supply would allow a population to grow without any limitations. In this scenario, the population would experience a steady or exponential increase in size, and the graph would show a straight line or a curve that rises steeply. However, even with unlimited food, other factors, such as competition for resources, predation, or disease, may eventually limit the population's growth.

Hence, the curve in this population growth graph indicates an unlimited food supply, which is the first option.

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Answer:

Plants photosynthesize, so they need, thus absorbs carbon dioxide. Marine plants also need carbon dioxide for photosynthesis so they absorb. Dead plant and animal matter decay to release carbon dioxide as a result.

A carbon footprint refers to the greenhouse gas emissions caused both directly, and indirectly, by an individual, a product, an organization, or an event.

does atoms of the same elements have the same number of pruton​

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Answer:

all atoms of element have the same amount of protons

Explanation:

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Answer:

Threats

Explanation:

The giant tortoise is threatened by introduced species to the islands, such as dogs and cats which prey on young tortoises, and cattle which compete for grazing vegetation. 

Can animals perform
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No
Yes

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Answer:

No

Explanation:

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