Everyone Has Genes for Eye Color, but Variations in the Coding

question 14

Multiple Choice

Everyone has genes for eye color, but variations in the coding sequence of these genes allow for a variety of eye colors in a population. The term to best describe this variation in coding sequences is ____.

• A) independent assortment
• B) allelic segregation
• C) heritability
• D) polymorphism

Describe how the potassium equilibrium potential is established and its significance to the resting membrane potential.

Interpret the Nernst and Goldman equations for predicting membrane potentials.

Identify the major ions involved in carrying electrical charges across cell membranes and their roles.

Explain the process of synaptic transmission and the role of neurotransmitters.

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