BIOL 1406     General Biology 1

Homework/extra credit:

  1. Your book states that XXY and XXX affects ca 1/1000 males and females respectively but in the US there are only about134k. What is the potential number of XXX or XXY? Why are there so ‘few’?

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  2. Also, XO affects 1/3000 females but only about 100k in US. What is the potential number of XO? Why are there so ‘few’?

  3. Define each, and give examples.

  • Mutagen

  • Teratogen

  • Carcinogen.

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    1. Find an MSDS for each of the following, what is it, where is it used, and is it a mutagen, teratogen, or carcinogen.

  • Thalidamide

  • Dioxin

  • Ethanol

  • UV radiation

  • Cannabis

  • Nicotine

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