In fruit flies, the recessive v allele results in vermilion (bright red) eyes; the wild type v+ allele results in red eyes. The dominant p+ allele of a second gene is required to produce pigment; the recessive p allele results in white eyes. When a pure-breeding vermilion-eyed female was crossed […]

In roughly 200 words each… 1. What is a genetic mutation you have heard about in the news recently that involves a change in the DNA molecule? Describe the mutation and why it involves a DNA molecule change. 2. Individuals have unique DNA sequences that can be used to help […]

Domestication Assignment Write a research paper on the strawberry crop that includes the following information. Please use only peer -reviewed sources. Please cite your articles in the paper and include a works cited list. Information to be included in the paper and the presentation: Scientific Name Family – family characteristics […]

It is commonly reported that up to 50% of a cell’s energy budget is spent on protein synthesis. How do yousuppose such a measurement might be made? Think about the properties of two hypothetical genetic codes constructed with the four common nucleotides: A, C,G, and T.a- imagine that the genetic code […]