Biology: Traits and DNA Structure

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What determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein?

  • The sequence of genes in a chromosome
  • The environment in which the organism lives
  • The sequence of nucleotides in DNA (correct)
  • The structure of the protein itself

What is the outcome of a point mutation in an organism's DNA?

  • A change in the sequence of amino acids in a protein (correct)
  • A change in the number of chromosomes in a cell
  • A change in the environment in which the organism lives
  • A change in the structure of the DNA molecule

What is the term for a single set of chromosomes in a cell?

  • Genotype
  • Diploid
  • Haploid (correct)
  • Phenotype

What is the relationship between genes and alleles?

<p>An allele is a type of gene (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the complementary base pairing rule in DNA?

<p>To infer the sequence of a DNA strand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between transcription and translation?

<p>Transcription occurs in the nucleus, while translation occurs in the cytoplasm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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