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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a correct definition of genetics?The study of transmission of traits from parent to offspring.The study of genes and traits defined by genes.The study of DNA.The study of variation between members of a species.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement about nucleic acids is not correct?They are macromolecules.They are organic molecules.They are typically long, linear molecules.None; all of these statements are correct.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main function of DNA?It stores information for protein synthesis.It can be mutated.It directs the process of protein synthesis.It provides energy for the cell.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the correct order of organization of genetic material, from largest to smallest.Genome, chromosome, gene, nucleotideGene, chromosome, nucleotide, genomeChromosome, gene, genome, nucleotideChromosome, genome, nucleotide, gene
- 5. Multiple ChoiceA gene:Can be described as a unit of heredity.Contains information to produce a particular protein.Affects traits at the cellular level.All of the above.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHaploid cells in the human body:Are a typical example of human cells.Are caused by allelic variation.Are gametes, which allow sexual reproduction.Contain 46 chromosomes.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich field of genetics is the oldest?Transmission genetics.Molecular genetics.Population genetics.Developmental genetics.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe human genome is distributed over 24 chromosomes.truefalse
- 9. Multiple ChoiceDevelopment of genetic technologies are often rejected at first even though they may be used to create great advances in medicine, agriculture, and many other fields.truefalse
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an example of a study that might be done by a transmission geneticist?A comparison between many individuals indicates that the "short" variant of a particular gene seems to increase risk for alcoholism.DNA sequencing allows geneticists to determine the difference between the short and long variants of a newly discovered gene.Geneticists are able to clone and express a gene to produce human insulin.A geneticist collects family histories in order to study the mechanism of transmission of a genetic disorder.
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