What is bias? •an unbiased sample that is a good depiction of the population as a whole
•a representative sample of the population
•scientific facts backing up the information
•anything that can cause an error in the interpretation of data

Why would a drug that damages capsids treat a viral infection? a. capsids prevent the lytic cycle from beginning. b. transduction requires a capsid. c. viruses use capsids to increase genetic variation. d. capsids provide protection for viruses.

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.

Which of the following determines the specificity of a dna probe? a. type of radiation b. level of enzymatic activity c. number of neutrons d. complementary base pairing