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What is the primary purpose of mitosis in a cell?
What is the primary purpose of mitosis in a cell?
Which of the following statements about sex-linked traits is true?
Which of the following statements about sex-linked traits is true?
What does a Punnett square illustrate?
What does a Punnett square illustrate?
What defines a homozygous organism?
What defines a homozygous organism?
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What effect does melanin have on the skin?
What effect does melanin have on the skin?
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What occurs during cellular respiration?
What occurs during cellular respiration?
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What is the main outcome of cell differentiation?
What is the main outcome of cell differentiation?
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In the context of genetics, what best describes heterozygous?
In the context of genetics, what best describes heterozygous?
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Why are mutations significant in genetics?
Why are mutations significant in genetics?
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What is a pedigree primarily used for?
What is a pedigree primarily used for?
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Study Notes
Biology
- Biology is the study of all living things.
Cellular Respiration
- Cellular respiration is the breaking down of glucose to produce ATP in the presence of oxygen.
- The Krebs cycle is when pyruvic acid is broken down.
Cell Division and Differentiation
- Mitosis is the division of a cell's nucleus, creating two identical nuclei.
- Cell differentiation is a change from a general cell type to a cell specialized for a specific task.
- Cell specialization is the result of differentiation, producing cells with specific functions.
Pigmentation and Reproduction
- Melanin provides skin color and UV protection.
- Sexual reproduction results in genetic variation in offspring.
Genetics
- Punnett squares are used to predict offspring genotypes.
- Homozygous describes an organism with two identical alleles for a gene.
- Heterozygous describes an organism with two different alleles for a gene.
- A pedigree is a diagram showing trait inheritance through generations.
- Sex-linked traits are more common in males than females.
- Mutations are changes in genetic material.
- Sickle cell disease is caused by the SS allele.
- Genetic variation is the difference in genes between individuals.
- A population is a group of the same species living in a shared area.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts in biology, including cellular respiration, cell division, and genetics. This quiz covers essential topics like the Krebs cycle, mitosis, and the roles of melanin. Understand how these processes contribute to life and reproduction.