Question 1

Gene expression involves the process of transcription and translation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Sexual reproduction decreases the genetic variation of a species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

_______ is the use of a gene sequence to synthesize a functional protein.

Accepted Answer

A)  Loss-of-function mutation
B)  Gene expression
C)  The human genome project
D)  Proteonomics
E)  None of these

Question 4

A characteristic that an organism displays is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a gene
B)   a chromosome
C)   DNA
D)   gene expression
E)   a trait

Question 5

The class of macromolecules that are primarily responsible for catabolic and anabolic activities in a cell are the.

Accepted Answer

A)   nucleic acids
B)   proteins
C)   lipids
D)   carbohydrates

Question 6

The study of the processes of transcription and translation is at the _____ level of biological organization.

Accepted Answer

A)   population
B)   organismal
C)   cellular
D)   molecular

Question 7

In many organisms, one set of chromosomes comes from the maternal parent, while the other set comes from the paternal parent. Similar chromosomes in these sets are said to be _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   morphs
B)   alleles
C)   haploid
D)   homologs
E)   physiological traits

Question 8

If a geneticist is studying the prevalence of a trait in a species, they are at the _________ level of study.

Accepted Answer

A)   population
B)   organismal
C)   cellular
D)   molecular

Question 9

Which of the following studies the effects of loss-of-function mutations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Population genetics
B)  Transmission genetics
C)  Molecular genetics

Question 10

Which of the following is correct regarding natural selection?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is based on competition for resources
B)  Beneficial traits are passed on to the next generation
C)  It enables a species to become better adapted to its environment
D)  It may drastically change a species over time
E)  All of the answers are correct

Question 11

In humans, gametes are different than other cells of the body in that they are _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   diploid
B)   haploid
C)   genetic mutations
D)   morphs
E)   None of the answers are correct

Question 12

A species that contains two copies of each chromosome is called _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   a genetic mutation
B)   a morph
C)   haploid
D)   diploid
E)   alleles

Question 13

If a carbohydrate is going to be broken down for energy, which of the following molecules would be directly involved in the breakdown?

Accepted Answer

A)  Catabolic enzymes
B)  Nucleotides
C)  Anabolic enzymes
D)  Lipids
E)  Chromosomes

Question 14

The structure of a cell that contains the genetic information is called a ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   nucleotide
B)   genetic code
C)   chromosome
D)   nucleic acids
E)   None of the answers are correct

Question 15

Which of the following began with the work of Gregor Mendel in the 19th century?

Accepted Answer

A)   Population genetics
B)   Transmission genetics
C)   Molecular genetics

Question 16

Change in a population over time is called biological evolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Genetic variation is ultimately based upon which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Morphological differences
B)  Small variations in nucleotide sequence of the DNA
C)  Carbohydrate content of the cell
D)  Translation

Exam 1: Overview of Genetics

A characteristic that an organism displays is called __________.

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Which of the following studies the effects of loss-of-function mutations?

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Which of the following is correct regarding natural selection?

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The structure of a cell that contains the genetic information is called a ___________.

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Which of the following began with the work of Gregor Mendel in the 19^th century?

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Sexual reproduction decreases the genetic variation of a species.

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If a geneticist is studying the prevalence of a trait in a species, they are at the _________ level of study.

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In humans, gametes are different than other cells of the body in that they are _________.

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A species that contains two copies of each chromosome is called _______.

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The class of macromolecules that are primarily responsible for catabolic and anabolic activities in a cell are the.

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Gene expression involves the process of transcription and translation.

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If a carbohydrate is going to be broken down for energy, which of the following molecules would be directly involved in the breakdown?

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The study of the processes of transcription and translation is at the _____ level of biological organization.

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_______ is the use of a gene sequence to synthesize a functional protein.

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Genetic variation is ultimately based upon which of the following?

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In many organisms, one set of chromosomes comes from the maternal parent, while the other set comes from the paternal parent. Similar chromosomes in these sets are said to be _________.

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Change in a population over time is called biological evolution.

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A characteristic that an organism displays is called __________.

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Which of the following studies the effects of loss-of-function mutations?

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Which of the following is correct regarding natural selection?

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The structure of a cell that contains the genetic information is called a ___________.

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Which of the following began with the work of Gregor Mendel in the 19th century?

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Sexual reproduction decreases the genetic variation of a species.

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If a geneticist is studying the prevalence of a trait in a species, they are at the _________ level of study.

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In humans, gametes are different than other cells of the body in that they are _________.

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A species that contains two copies of each chromosome is called _______.

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The class of macromolecules that are primarily responsible for catabolic and anabolic activities in a cell are the.

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Gene expression involves the process of transcription and translation.

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If a carbohydrate is going to be broken down for energy, which of the following molecules would be directly involved in the breakdown?

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The study of the processes of transcription and translation is at the _____ level of biological organization.

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_______ is the use of a gene sequence to synthesize a functional protein.

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Genetic variation is ultimately based upon which of the following?

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In many organisms, one set of chromosomes comes from the maternal parent, while the other set comes from the paternal parent. Similar chromosomes in these sets are said to be _________.

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Change in a population over time is called biological evolution.

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