Since metabolism involves the synthesis and breakdown of non-protein cell components like mono- and polysaccharides, lipids, and atp, there is not much role for gene mutations to influence the process.
a. true
b. false

Fan egg cell containing the (n+1) number of chromosomes combines with a sperm cell containing the (n) number of chromosomes, what is the result of this union? a) all future somatic cells of the organism will contain the (2n + 1) number of chromosomes. b) all future somatic cells of the organism will contain the (2n - 1) number of chromosomes. c) only certain somatic cells of the organism will contain the (2n + 1) number of chromosomes. d) all future somatic cells of the organism will contain the normal diploid number of chromosomes.

Which group of algae is characterized by unicellular organisms and includes some members that would be better classified as zooflagellates? euglenophytes red algae sporozoans green algae

The fruit of a certain plant is sweet and fleshy. the seeds of this plant have a seed coat that is fairly tough. the seeds germinate better if they are exposed to acid, or scarification. what is the most likely type of dispersal for this seed? water animal wind