Identify the plasmid that must contain the CD3γ core promoter sequence but the fewest or no negative regulatory sequences. Based on the data in Figure 2, describe the most likely cause of the variation in luciferase activity among the cells that contain plasmids pCD3γ-419 , pCD3γ-309 , pCD3γ-239 , and pCD3γ-199 . Calculate the approximate percent increase in luciferase activity between cells containing plasmid pCD3γ-59 and cells containing plasmid pCD3γ-149 . Round to the nearest whole number.

Scientists studied reproduction in the new zealand mud snail to answer the question, “are there benefits to reproducing sexually or asexually? ” which of these hypotheses would least likely aid the scientists as they worked to answer the question? sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction because it reduces the rate of mutation accumulation. asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it allows the snails to produce more offspring. sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction because it allows for snails to have increased genetic variation. asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it decreases the snails’ need for social