Biology Review: Evolution, Genetics, and Nucleic Acids

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Which of the following topics is covered in the section on Nucleic acids?

  • Dehydration synthesis
  • Karyotypes
  • Punnet squares
  • Transcription and translation (correct)

In the Genetics section, which of the following is NOT one of the three types of pedigree charts mentioned?

  • Polygenic inheritance (correct)
  • Autosomal dominant
  • Mitochondrial
  • X-linked recessive

What is the function of helicase in DNA replication?

  • Adding nucleotides to the growing DNA strand
  • Proofreading the newly synthesized DNA
  • Creating hydrogen bonds between complementary nucleotides
  • Separating the DNA strands (correct)

Which of the following is a factor that affects enzyme activity?

<p>The pH of the environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of enzymes in biological systems?

<p>To regulate metabolic processes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the removal of a water molecule to form a new covalent bond?

<p>Dehydration synthesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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