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What is the difference between homozygous and heterozygous genotypes?
Homozygous genotypes have identical alleles, while heterozygous genotypes have different alleles.
Explain the difference between genotype and phenotype.
Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism (the alleles it possesses), while phenotype refers to the physical expression of those alleles (observable traits).
What is the function of RNA polymerase in protein synthesis?
RNA polymerase reads the DNA code and creates a messenger RNA (mRNA) copy.
Explain the consequences of a mutation in a gene's DNA sequence.
The outcomes of a mutation can include producing a functional protein, producing a less functional protein, or not producing a functional protein at all.
What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis in terms of their purpose?
Mitosis replaces somatic (body) cells, while meiosis forms gametes in the ovaries and testes.
Test your knowledge on how cell shape is related to function and the age-related changes that occur in cells. Learn about the specialized structures and functions of different cell types.
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