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The change in frequency of alleles at a locus that occurs by chance is known as genetic drift.

It is a random process that can lead to significant changes in small populations over time, independent of natural selection.

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Santalaceae is a parasitic family.

Plants in this family, such as sandalwood.

It often rely on other plants for nutrients through their parasitic roots.

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Gonyaulax is a representative group of unicellular organisms, the Pyrrophyta (sometimes called Dinophyta). 

• This is a group of mostly marine plankton, and Gonyaulax is a well-known genus within this group.
• Dinoflagellates are known for their two flagella and can be bioluminescent.
• Some species can cause harmful algal blooms, commonly known as red tides.

Phaeophyta (Brown Algae):

• These are large, mostly marine algae, such as kelp and seaweeds.
• They are not related to Gonyaulax.

Chlorophyta (Green Algae):

• These algae are mainly freshwater organisms, and some live in marine environments.
• They are not related to Gonyaulax.

Chrysophyta (Golden Algae):

• These are mostly freshwater algae
• And they are distinct from Gonyaulax.

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• 2 ATP molecules are consumed in the initial steps
• 4 ATP molecules are produced in the later steps

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The function of the Golgi complex is processing of cell secretions.

It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids produced in the endoplasmic reticulum for secretion or for use within the cell.

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The causative organism of measles is paramyxovirus.

Specifically, the measles virus belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family.

It is responsible for causing the highly contagious disease characterized by fever and a red rash.

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Due to the process of follicle atresia, the follicle degenerates.

Atresia is the breakdown of immature ovarian follicles, which prevents them from maturing and ovulating.

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Approximately 3% of oxygen is transported through blood plasma.

While the remaining 97% is bound to hemoglobin in red blood cells.