The Concept of Nuclear Equivalence States That

question 34

Multiple Choice

The concept of nuclear equivalence states that:

• A) all of the somatic cells in an adult organism have the same genes.
• B) the genes of the individuals of the same species are exactly the same.
• C) as cells mature, unneeded genes are lost.
• D) the nuclei of all organisms are the same.
• E) nuclei of individuals of the same species are the same size.

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Definitions:

Cross-cultural Data

information and research findings collected from different cultures used to compare and understand the diversity of human behavior and societies.

Nonhuman Primates

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Forensic Anthropologists

Specialists who apply anthropological methods and techniques to assist in legal investigations, particularly in identifying human remains.

Skeletal Remains

The framework of bones left after other parts of the body have decayed away, often used in the context of archaeology and forensics.