The calcium carbonate (caco3) stones located on the maculae are called:
a. ampullae
b. stereocilia
c. ossicles
d. ottoliths

Which of the following is true of microbes? a. ninety-nine percent of all microbes are pathogenic. b. gene expression in bacteria is very similar to gene expression in humans, which facilitates the use of bacteria in recombinant biotechnology and gene therapy. c. all bacterial enzymes are harmful to humans and the environment. d. microbes create pollutants and toxins that harm the environment.

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

This is a situation in which genes are attached to an organism's sex chromosomes; the sex of an organism influences the expression of a gene.