4. Extend your thinking: Sometimes errors occur during transcription or translation, Examine the codon chart on the previous page. Notice that each amino acid is coded for by several different codons. For example,
alanine is coded for by GCU, GCC, GCA, and GCG,
How might this offset transcription or translation errors?

What is the difference between sex-linked traits and autosomal traits in humans? a. sex-linked traits can only be passed from fathers to sons, while autosomal traits can be passed on from both parents to offspring of any sex. b. sex-linked traits are passed on through the x and y chromosomes, while autosomal traits are passed on through the other 22 chromosomes. c. sex-linked traits only affect females, while autosomal traits affect both males and females. d. sex-linked traits refer to genes that are on the x and y chromosomes, while autosomal traits refer to genes on all 23 chromosomes.

The large increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide in the last 50 years most likely comes from a. an increase in cellular respiration b. increased decomposition by bacteria c. an increase in the burning of fossil fuels d. an increase in photosynthesis

Describe how a non-resistant staphylococcus aureus bacterium can produce a bacterium that is resistant to methicillin