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    the reproductive organs‚ and meiosis has sex cells whereas mitosis does not (Simon‚ Reece‚ & Dickey‚ 2010). The diploid cells split up to form four haploids (form of cell division that most eukaryotic cells undergo)‚ however‚ only half of the chromosomes are the parent cells and occurs in all organisms that have sex cells (Simon‚ Reece‚ & Dickey‚ 2010). Ex: humans‚ animals‚ most fungi‚ and plants. Mitosis is the form of cell division that most eukaryotic cells undergo. In humans‚ all somatic

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    have a variety of causes. A common cause of birth defects would be genetics. Genetics could cause birth defects if one or more genes aren’t working properly or part of the gene is missing (Shiel 1). Things such as missing a part of a chromosome or having an extra chromosome can cause birth defects (Shiel 1). Birth defects could also have other causes that are environmental. The environmental causes of birth defects could happen if the pregnant woman had taken any drugs or alcohol and if the pregnant

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    process of mitosis or meiosis is gone through‚ has the same number of chromosomes. Each of the sister chromatids separate in anaphase in mitosis and anaphase two in meiosis since there are two major sets of phases in meiosis. This makes anaphase in mitosis very similar to anaphase two in meiosis. Meiosis two in meiosis is also very similar to mitosis. Also‚ when these processes have finally ended‚ they will form no homologous chromosomes in any of the new cells that have been formed. On the other hand

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    their differences and similarities‚ they’re just here for one solemnly purpose‚ to serve whatever type of organism they are present in. A Prokaryotic cell does not have a nucleus present. It is a single celled organism that usually only has one chromosome. This type of cell does not have a cytoskeleton. DNA is present and is circular with no protein‚ the DNA is not surrounded by a nuclear membrane. A Prokaryotic cell is smaller compared to a Eukaryotic cell‚ the average size is 1- 10 micrometers

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    Lauryn wagner Bio extra credit Neurofibromatosis type one is a genetic disorder the causes noncancerous (benign) tumors as well as skin pigments called cafe-au-lait spots .NF1 is caused by mutations in a gene called NF1‚ which can be found on chromosome 17. This gene regulates the production of a protein known as neurofibromin‚ which is thought to function as a tumor suppressor.In about half of individuals with NF1 the disorder results in spontaneous mutation of the gene that occur for unknown

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    the nucleus. Mitosis is a type of cell division that produces two genteically identical cells from a single cell. Mitosis is basically a process that cells goes through to to form two new nuclei‚ with each nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes. Mitosis is used by

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    Virginia Commonwealth University Name: Daniel M Sop Thesis Proposal GENETIC MODIFICATION OF THE HUMAN X-LINKED G6PD GENE & INDUCTION OF MALARIA RESISTANT GENES VIA STEM CELLS Abstract Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase‚ also known as G6PD deficiency is one of the commonly known enzymes deficiencies in the human body and metabolism. Because some G6PD patients present a form of allergy to

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    problems‚ thyroid problems‚ intestinal abnormalities‚ seizure disorders‚ respiratory problems‚ obesity‚ susceptibility to infections and risk of childhood leukemia. This disease is transmitted genetically when there is an extra copy of chromosome 21‚ this extra chromosome causes

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    eukaryotic cells is a. Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus‚ whereas eukaryotic cell do not b. Eukaryotic cells have existed on earth far longer than prokaryotic cells c. The DNA of eukaryotic cells is found in linear chromosomes‚ whereas the DNA of prokaryotic cells is found in a single circular chromosome. d. Eukaryotic cells are generally smaller than prokaryotic cells 4. In plant cells‚ the organelles that break down organic molecules to obtain energy for the cells use are a. Mitochondria b. Ribosomes c

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    Question 1WRONG | Rice‚ the staple food of many Filipinos‚ could be categorized to belong in: Kingdom – Plantae Phylum – Anthophyta Class – Monocotyledonae Order – Glumiflorae Family – Poaceae Genus – Oryza Species – Sativa   Both rice and corn belongs to the class Monocotyledonae‚ then they must also belong to the same _________. | Genus | | Family | | phylum | | species | Question 1 Explanation:  if rice and corn belong to the same class‚ then they must also belong to the same phylum

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