Neurofibromatosis is a condition in humans which is generally inherited in a dominant fashion. Assuming this disorder is 90% penetrant, what is the chance that a single child born to a father with neurofibromatosis and a mother known not to carry the mutation will have the disorder?

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#Question id: 3276

#Unit 11. Evolution and Behavior

Which of these conditions are always true of populations evolving due to natural selection?

Condition 1: The population must vary in traits that are heritable.

Condition 2: Some heritable traits must increase reproductive success.

Condition 3: Individuals pass on most traits that they acquire during their lifetime.

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#Question id: 23425

#General Aptitude

Pointing to a photograph of a boy Suresh said, ”He is the son of the only son of my mother.” How is Suresh related to that boy?

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#Question id: 16954

#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

match the following

A. endosteal niche	1. versatile cells that both generate bone and control the differentiation of HSCs
B. osteoblasts	2. line the blood vessels and also regulate HSC differentiation
C. reticular cells	3. send processes connecting cells to bone and blood vessels, and, unexpectedly
D. sympathetic neurons	4. can control the release of hematopoietic cells from the bone marrow.

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#Question id: 23458

#General Aptitude

Statement— Should there be students union in college/university?

Arguments—

I) No. This will create a political atmosphere in the campus.

II) Yes, it is very necessary Students are future political leaders.

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#Question id: 12280

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

What is the effective population size of a population of 50 strictly monogamous swans (40 males and 10 females) if every female breeds successfully?