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Which of the following best describes the primary role of DNA?
Which of the following best describes the primary role of DNA?
Where are chromosomes primarily located within a cell?
Where are chromosomes primarily located within a cell?
A gene can be best described as a:
A gene can be best described as a:
What is the term for a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence?
What is the term for a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a common mutagen?
Which of the following is NOT considered a common mutagen?
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Study Notes
Characteristics and Heredity
- Characteristics describe traits, such as eye color and nose shape.
- Heredity is the process of inheriting traits from parents.
DNA, Genes, and Chromosomes
- DNA is a biological molecule containing hereditary information.
- It is found in the nucleus, a cellular control center.
- It has a double helix structure.
- DNA directs the creation of proteins within the cell, regulating functions like growth, cell division, and death. Without it, there is no genetic information.
- Genes are segments of DNA that code for specific proteins.
- Chromosomes are long strands of DNA, very compact.
- Humans have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs).
- XX = Female
- XY = Male
Genes
- A gene segment of a chromosome.
- Genes code for specific proteins.
- Cells use specific genes to create proteins, determining their functions.
- The same DNA is found in every cell, yet different genes are activated in different cells to create specialized cells.
Mutations
- Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence (A, T, C, G).
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Types of mutations:
- Deletion: Loss of a DNA segment.
- Addition: Extra DNA segment.
- Substitution: Replacing one DNA segment with another.
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Effects of mutations:
- Positive: Beneficial for survival or reproduction.
- Negative: Detrimental to survival or reproduction.
- Neutral: No noticeable effect on survival or reproduction.
Mutagens
- Mutagens are factors that cause mutations.
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Examples of mutagens:
- Natural: Certain viruses, UV/gamma rays.
- Human activity: Cigarette smoke, chemical products, industrial waste (e.g. mercury)
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Explore the fascinating world of genetics in this quiz on characteristics, heredity, DNA, genes, and chromosomes. Understand how traits are inherited and the role of DNA in cellular functions. Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of genetics and their implications.
