As a scientist working for an anti-bioterrorism task force, you are asked to evaluate some biological samples for the presence of yersinia pestis, the organism that causes the plague. after confirming that the samples do contain y. pestis, you instruct your team to begin sequencing the strain. since the genome sequence of y. pestis is already known, why would sequencing this strain be useful

The first three phases of the cell cycle are collectively known as (1 point) play audio cellular respiration. telophase. mitosis. interphase.

Awoman whose sister tested positive for a specific mutation in the brca1 gene, which increases the risk for breast and ovarian cancer, is found not to have that mutation but does have a mutation of unknown significance near the known mutation site. how should this woman be counseled? select one: a. she should be informed that her risk for breast cancer is greater than the general population but not as great as her sister’s risk. b. she should be informed that because she does not have the mutation, her risk for breast cancer is not greater than that of the general population. c. she should be informed of her gene mutation status and be presented with all the available prophylaxis options and reconstruction options. d. she should be informed that she does not have the specific mutation but that because another mutation is present she should be vigilant about screening

What is responsible for the uneven heating between the poles and the equator on any given day