In an Article Entitled "Mapping the Backbone of Science," Kevin

question 47

Multiple Choice

In an article entitled "Mapping the Backbone of Science," Kevin Boyack and his colleagues (2005) identified how many hub sciences?

• A)3
• B)7
• C)12
• D)20

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Definitions:

Comparative Genomics

The field of study focused on comparing the genomes of different species to understand their evolutionary relationships, gene function, and structural organization.

Reciprocal Translocation

A chromosomal anomaly involving the exchange of segments between two non-homologous chromosomes.

Factor VIII Gene

A gene located on the X chromosome responsible for producing factor VIII, a critical protein for blood clotting.

Nondisjunction

A genetic anomaly during cell division where chromosomes fail to separate properly, leading to gametes with abnormal numbers of chromosomes.