The process whereby the earth’s life changes over time through changes in genes of populations of organisms in succeeding generations is called. a. emigration. b. mutation. c. natural selection. d. evolution. e. genetic drift.

Which best describes how the common cold spreads in the human body? a bacteria burst out of normal cells killing them b viruses replicate inside respiratory cells c bacteria inject dna into normal cells d viruses insert dna into bacteria

Agroup of plant cells was exposed to radiation, which damaged the chloroplasts and caused them to lose function. if the mitochondria were unharmed, what would happen to the overall function of the plant cells? a. the cells would not be able to make food, but would be able to release energy from biomolecules. b. the cells would not be able to replicate dna, but would be able to break down waste. c. the cells would not be able to break down waste, but would be able to replicate dna. d. the cells would not be able to release energy from biomolecules, but would be able to make food.

What tool do geneticists use to predict the outcome of genetic crosses? a. karyotype b. punnett square c. centrifuge