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What is responsible for the transfer of genetic information from parent to offspring?
What is responsible for the transfer of genetic information from parent to offspring?
- Nucleus (correct)
- Golgi apparatus
- Mitochondria
- Endoplasmic reticulum
In genetics, what is the term used to describe the basic unit of heredity?
In genetics, what is the term used to describe the basic unit of heredity?
- Lysosome
- Ribosome
- Chromosome
- Gene (correct)
Which cellular structure is primarily responsible for storing genetic information in a eukaryotic cell?
Which cellular structure is primarily responsible for storing genetic information in a eukaryotic cell?
- Cytoplasm
- Vacuole
- Nucleus (correct)
- Centriole
What is the term for a different version of a gene that can result in different traits or characteristics?
What is the term for a different version of a gene that can result in different traits or characteristics?
Which process involves the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during cell division?
Which process involves the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during cell division?
What term describes the observable traits resulting from the interaction of an organism's genotype with the environment?
What term describes the observable traits resulting from the interaction of an organism's genotype with the environment?
What is the study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation in living organisms?
What is the study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation in living organisms?
Which field of study involves the relationships between organisms and their environment?
Which field of study involves the relationships between organisms and their environment?
What is the branch of science that studies microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and fungi?
What is the branch of science that studies microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and fungi?
Which area of study focuses on the Earth's physical structure, including geology, meteorology, and oceanography?
Which area of study focuses on the Earth's physical structure, including geology, meteorology, and oceanography?
What is the study of prehistoric life and the fossil record known as?
What is the study of prehistoric life and the fossil record known as?
Which branch of science deals with the chemical processes and substances within living organisms?
Which branch of science deals with the chemical processes and substances within living organisms?
Who is known for the discovery of genetic transposition in maize?
Who is known for the discovery of genetic transposition in maize?
Which scientist originated quantum theory?
Which scientist originated quantum theory?
Who discovered the double helix structure of DNA?
Who discovered the double helix structure of DNA?
Which scientist is known for his formulation of electromagnetic theory?
Which scientist is known for his formulation of electromagnetic theory?
Who is known for work on Charles Babbage's early mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine?
Who is known for work on Charles Babbage's early mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine?
Which cosmological model suggests that new matter is continuously created to maintain a constant density as the universe expands?
Which cosmological model suggests that new matter is continuously created to maintain a constant density as the universe expands?
