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A dominant trait will be expressed when paired with:
a dominant trait |
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a gene |
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a recessive trait |
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a chromosome |
The traits represented by genes are inherited independently of each other (one from the male and one from the female gamete) and a trait can be dominant or recessive. A dominant trait will be expressed when paired with a recessive trait while two copies of a recessive trait (one from each parent) must be present for the recessive trait to be expressed.
Poor balance could indicate an issue with which part of the nervous system?
cerebellum |
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medulla |
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cerebrum |
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spinal cord |
The cerebellum is a large cluster of nerves at the base of the brain that's responsible for balance, movement, and muscle coordination.
In the metric system, what prefix represents 103?
mega |
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kilo |
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milli |
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centi |
Kilo is the metric system prefix for 103.
Which of these does not contain oxygenated blood?
right atrium |
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left ventricle |
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aorta |
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pulmonary vein |
To provide oxygen to the body, blood flows through the heart in a path formed by the right atrium → right ventricle → lungs → left atrium → left ventricle → body. When blood enters the right side of the heart it is deoxygenated. It enters the left side of the heart oxygenated after traveling to the lungs.
Which of these is not a recognized blood type?
O |
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AO |
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B |
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AB |
Blood is categorized into four different types (A, B, AB, and O) based on the type of antigens found on the outside of the red blood cells. Additionally, each type can be negative or positive based on whether or not the cells have an antigen called the Rh factor.