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Which process increases the variability of genetic information?MitosisMeiosis - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat process controls the future function or role of a cell?cell transformationRNA translationcell differentiationDNA transcription
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes meiosis?cell division that occurs only in the reproductive structures of an organismprocess prior to the first stage of the cell divisionoccurs in all cells of the body systemcell division that occurs in the repair process of damaged skin cells
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe diagram above illustrates a process that occurs during meiosis. The likely result of this process is..?mutation in gametesgenetically diverse gametesnew types of cells formingcancer cells in the ovaries
- 5. Multiple ChoiceHow many daughter cells result from meiosis?2468
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHow do stem cells become specialized cells, like nerve cells, bone cells, or muscle cells?by expressing certain combinations of genesby expressing certain combinations of genesby expressing certain combinations of genes and repressing othersby expressing all genes
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat technique is best for matching evidence left at a crime scene with a suspect's nasal swab?gene therapyrecombining DNAgenetic engineeringDNA fingerprinting
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe separation of DNA fragments using electric current is called ______ and the banding patterns that result can be used to _______.chromosome painting; produce proteinselectrophoresis; compare various genomes for similaritiespolymerase chain reaction; make copies of a small portion of DNArestrictive sorting; analyze DNA structures in various organisms
- 9. Multiple ChoiceElectophoresis draws individual strands of DNA across a gel gradient. This process displays the length of each piece of DNA in a unique code of lines. This allows scientists to-accurately identify and distinguish certain strands of DNA from othersrecombine pieces of DNA from two or more organismsstudy an organism's chromosomes and check for abnormalitiesgenetically modify an organism's DNA
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