If You See a Male Calico Cat, You Can Be

question 16

Multiple Choice

If you see a male calico cat, you can be fairly certain that his diploid cells have a sex chromosome combination of ____.

• A) XYY
• B) XY
• C) XX
• D) XXY
• E) XO

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Definitions:

Cotton Gin

A machine invented by Eli Whitney in 1793 that quickly and efficiently removes seeds from cotton fibers, revolutionizing the cotton industry.

Lowell "Mill Girls"

Young women who worked in the textile mills in Lowell, Massachusetts, during the early to mid-19th century, often under harsh conditions.

Market Revolution

A period of rapid economic transformation in the United States during the 19th century, characterized by a shift from manual labor and subsistence farming towards a more commercial and industrial economy.