11 Questions
What is the primary function of alternative splicing in gene expression?
Producing different mRNAs by editing the primary transcript
What is the role of translation in gene expression?
Converting RNA into protein
What is the main characteristic of a recessive allele?
Is masked by a dominant allele's effect
What does the term 'homozygous' refer to in genetics?
Individuals with identical copies of an allele
What is the function of an exon in gene expression?
Provide information for proteins
What is the specific segment of DNA that determines a specific protein?
Gene
Which type of cell division involves the reduction of chromosomes in gametes?
Meiosis
What imbalance in chromosome number can cause abnormalities in development?
Nondisjunction
Which condition is characterized by having an extra chromosome 21?
Down Syndrome
What is the result of the independent assortment of chromosomes?
Genetic Recombination
What is the purpose of meiosis in gamete formation?
Reduce the number of chromosomes
Test your knowledge about cell division processes such as meiosis and mitosis, as well as the basic concepts of sex chromosomes and autosomes. Learn about the formation of a zygote and the characteristics inherited through homologous chromosome pairs.
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