1. A diploid somatic cell from a new species of octopus has a totalof 62 chromosomes (2n = 62). Answer the following questions: A. How many different chromosomes (i.e. carrying differentgenes) does it have?B. How many molecules of DNA are in the nucleus of its somaticcells in G1?C. How many […]

Experiment 1: Labeling Questions 1. For each structure identified, do you think its location affects its ability to function? Why or why not? (Hint: those buried deep in the cell probably do different things than those closer to the cell membrane) 2. Draw a labeled diagram of a small section […]

Hardy-Weinberg has 5 major assumptions; however none of these assumptions are ever met by a natural population. Why then, can we use Hardy-Weinberg to test if a population is at equilibrium? a)Hardy-Weinberg is not appropriate to use for many genetic data sets because none of the assumptions are met. b)Hardy […]

Question: Along with phenylpyruvic acid, ammonia is produced as a result of phenylalanine deamination. Could you think of a way in which the production of ammonia could be used as an indication of a postiive reaction? 2) 3’      A T A T___ ____ ____ C A C ___ ___ ___ ____ ____ […]