Due to sun damage, a skin cell acquired a mutation in DNA sequence in a gene essential for cell survival. This mutation, however, was not passed on to the offspring of the organism. Which explanation best accounts for this observation?

What happens during interphase? (1)the nucleus grows to its full size. (2)the cell grows to its full size. (3)the nucleus divides into two nuclei. (4)the cell divides into two cells.

Which best describes the scientific method? a. a path of clearly defined steps that must be followed in a particular order b. a possible answer to a scientific question based on knowledge or research c. the recipe for how to conduct an experiment that must be followed precisely d. the process of hypothesis and testing through which scientific inquiry occurs

In a cladogram, what occurs at a node? a derived trait appears. evolution is stopped. an ancestor dies. the cladogram ends. aa as s as ss what are the chances that their offspring will have sickle cell anemia? 0% 25% 50% 100%