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Some Prey Species Use ____ to Scare Off Predators by Puffing

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Some prey species use ____ to scare off predators by puffing up (blowfish) , spreading their wings (peacocks) , or mimicking a predator.


Definitions:

Lac Operon

A gene regulatory mechanism in bacteria that controls the metabolism of lactose.

Rate of Transcription

The speed at which RNA polymerase produces RNA molecules from a DNA template, affecting gene expression.

DNA Methylation

A biochemical process involving the addition of a methyl group to the DNA molecule, often affecting gene expression and cellular function.

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize functional gene products such as proteins, leading to the manifestation of the gene's effects.

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