Question 1

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 4

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 5

The differences in inherited traits among individuals in a population are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   species variation
B)   genetic mutations
C)   genetic variation
D)   natural selection
E)   none of the answers are correct

Question 6

DNA stores the information needed for the synthesis of cellular ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   proteins
B)   carbohydrates
C)   lipids

Question 7

Change in a population over time is called biological evolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

Which of the following uses a genetic cross to determine patterns of inheritance?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Sexual reproduction decreases the genetic variation of a species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Alternate versions of a specific gene are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   nucleotides
B)   chromosomes
C)   alleles
D)   traits
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

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 14

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

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

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Which of the following uses a genetic cross to determine patterns of inheritance?

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Sexual reproduction decreases the genetic variation of a species.

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DNA stores the information needed for the synthesis of cellular ________.

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Which of the following is correct regarding natural selection?

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

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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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The differences in inherited traits among individuals in a population are called ________.

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A characteristic that an organism displays is called ________.

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

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Alternate versions of a specific gene are called ________.

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Change in a population over time is called biological evolution.

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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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Exam 1: Overview of Genetics

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

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Which of the following uses a genetic cross to determine patterns of inheritance?

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Sexual reproduction decreases the genetic variation of a species.

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DNA stores the information needed for the synthesis of cellular ________.

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Which of the following is correct regarding natural selection?

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

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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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The differences in inherited traits among individuals in a population are called ________.

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A characteristic that an organism displays is called ________.

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

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Alternate versions of a specific gene are called ________.

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Change in a population over time is called biological evolution.

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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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