Approximately 5 percent of the present human genome consists of segmental duplications that have arisen during the past 35 million years. How do you suppose researchers are able to estimate how long it has been since a particular region of a chromosome was duplicated

The gene that causes sickle-cell disease is present in a higher percentage of residents of sub-saharan africa than among those of african descent living in the united states. even though this gene causes sickle-cell disease, it also provides some protection from malaria, a serious disease that is widespread in sub-saharan africa but absent in the united states. discuss an evolutionary process that could account for the different percentages of the sickle-cell gene among residents of the two regions.

Which of the following represents the chemical reaction of hydrazine and hydrogen peroxide to produce nitrogen and water? a. nitrogen + hydrogen peroxide → hydrazine + water b. nitrogen + water → hydrazine + hydrogen peroxide c. hydrazine + hydrogen peroxide → nitrogen + water d. water + hydrogen peroxide → nitrogen + hydrazine

What are charcteristics of lithosphere?