An organism’s characteristics, or traits, are due to genes. Different versions of genes create different traits. What are these different versions of genes called?

Select one:
a. DNA
b. alleles
c. gametes
d. chromosomes

Immature bone cells, or osteoblasts, manufacture a protein called osteoid as well as several hormones. because of this, we would expect osteoblasts to contain numerous a) nuclei. b) ribosomes. c) lysosomes. d) golgi bodies.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the parathyroid hormone? a. it decreases the blood calcium level and decreases blood phosphorus level. b. it decreases the blood calcium level and increases the blood phosphorus level. c. it increases the blood calcium level and increases blood phosphorus level. d. it increases the blood calcium level and decreases blood phosphorus level.

Explain the significance of meiosis in sexual reproduction