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Which number identifies a sequence that is transcribed but not translated? |
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Which number identifies the promoter? |
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genes that code for transcription factors that bind regulatory sites on DNA are called |
homeotic genes |
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What is/are the functions of a coactivator? |
all of these: increase rate of transcription, form a bridge b/w the enhancer and the promoter proximal region, bind to RNA polymerase, cause the DNA to form a loop |
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punctuated equilibrium states that: |
the tempo of evolution is sporadic |
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_________ code for transcription factors that either activate or repress genes that contribute specifically to an organism's developmental form |
homeotic genes |
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what number identifies a regulatory sequence that can increase the rate of transcription? |
1 |
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the overall body plan of animals is controlled by |
hox genes |
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allometric growth: |
is the differential growth of body parts |
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Which of the following statements about the evolution of horses is false? |
the evolution of the horse is characterized by a smooth pattern of increasing size across species |
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the skulls of infant chimpanzees and infant humans are remarkably similar in shape. As they mature they become quite different due to |
allometric growth |
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the changing size ratio between an animal's head ad the rest of its body during development is an example of |
allometric growth |
