Match the following terms and definitions.
1. any pair of chromosomes other than the sex chromosomes
2. idea that the behavior of chromosomes explains the inheritance of genes
3. having chromosomes in homologous pairs
4. having one half of each pair of homologous chromosomes
5. the presence of different genes on the same chromosome
6. a sex chromosome; two present in females and one present in males
7. a sex chromosome found in males; influencing the degree of maleness

x chromosome
y chromosome
chromosome theory
haploid
diploid
linkage
autosome

Researchers randomly divide participants into groups. each group takes a different amount of omega-3 fatty acid supplements daily for a month. one group receives a placebo. the researchers measure the impact on cholesterol levels in the blood. what is the purpose of random assignment in this experiment? a, to produce treatment groups with similar characteristics b, to ensure that all people with high cholesterol have an equal chance of being selected for the study c, to increase the accuracy of the research results and prevent skewness in the data

Which image shows labeled organelles that are present only in plant cells?

Which is an example of a decomposer? a. bear b. algae c. grass d. bacteria d bacteria