The Accompanying Graph Shows the Number of Atlantic Hurricanes Since

question 51

Multiple Choice

The accompanying graph shows the number of Atlantic hurricanes since the 1880s.Based on when most global warming has occurred,one would conclude

• A)short duration hurricanes have increased in frequency.
• B)all hurricanes have increased in frequency.
• C)moderate duration hurricanes have increased in frequency.
• D)no trends are apparent from this graph.

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Definitions:

DNA Sequences

The order of nucleotides in a strand of DNA, which determines the genetic information carried by that DNA.

Gene Targeting

A genetic technique that uses homologous recombination to change an endogenous gene's sequence to study gene function or create specific animal models for human disease.

Knock-Out Gene

A gene that has been deliberately inactivated or deleted through genetic engineering to study its function by observing the resulting phenotype.

Orthologous Genes

Homologous genes found in different species because they were inherited from a common ancestor.