Pieces of DNA that code for particular traits that can be inherited

What are the two most important alkali metals? Why are they so important?

IgM is the first antibody secreted by plasma cells when the body is invaded by a pathogen. IgM is the first antibody secreted by plasma cells when the body is invaded by a pathogen. True False

How would a decrease in the strength of deep ocean currents affect ocean life?

Paraphrase Newton's third law of motion

Which Hawaiian island is the youngest

1 Which statement about the relationship between an organism's traits and its genes is true? A. An organism's genes are a direct result of its inherited traits. B. Genes code for proteins that determine an organism's traits. C.

The evolution of populations due to chance isa) genetic drift. b. has more effect in large populations than in small populations. c. gene flow. d. natural selection. e. genetic variation.

When you first get into the swimming pool the water feels rather cool; but after swimming for a while the water feels fine. a friend asks you how the water is and you tell her the "water's great".

What part of the brain is primarily responsible for monitoring blood glucose levels and causing chemical reactions to spur us to eat when glucose levels are low?

Which cell structure is responsible for controlling what enters the cell? select one: a. cytoplasm b. nuclear membrane c. plasma (cell) membrane d. endoplasmic reticulum