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What is a mutagen

an environmental angent that changes DNA. APEX

As one form of historical source secondary sources are based on

Interpretation.

What are the different numbers of neutrons called when two atoms have the same number of protons

Two atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons are called "isotopes".

Who would have jurisdiction on bank robberies committed in multiple states

The FBI has primary jurisdiction for ALL bank robberies.

Why are bacteria used in recombinant DNA technology

They divide quickly.

What could be a good effect of a mutation

More varity in a population

What sections of DNA are used in DNA fingerprinting

sections that are unique to each person

How are mutations prevented during DNA replication

DNA polymerase checks DNA for errors.
DNA polymerase checks DNA for errors by breaking the hydrogen bonds between the paired nitrogen bases in the DNA molecule. This causes the molecule to separate into two individual strands.

In an experiment a scientist makes a radioactively labeled probe using human DNA she then discovers that the probe hybridizes to a small segment of DNA isolated from plant what can she conclude from h

The plant might have a gene that is similar to a human gene

-Apex

The table below shows the number of chromosome pairs for various organisms. Which organism can produce the highest number of genetically different gametes

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