There Are Nearly 500 __________,Which Are Informal Groups of Members

question 57

Short Answer

There are nearly 500 __________,which are informal groups of members of Congress who share an interest.

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Definitions:

Antibiotic-resistant Genes

Genes in bacteria that confer resistance to antibiotics, making infections difficult to treat.

Cassette

In genetics, a segment of DNA that contains a gene or genes, often used in genetic engineering to insert new genes into organisms.

Thrifty Genotype Hypothesis

The thrifty genotype hypothesis proposes that alleles that were advantageous in the past (for example, because they were “thrifty” and stored nutrients well) may have become detrimental in the modern world, contributing to metabolic syndrome, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.

Antagonistic Pleiotropy

A hypothesis suggesting that a single gene can affect multiple traits in a way that is beneficial in some aspects but detrimental in others.