10 Questions
What is the process of duplication of the entire genome prior to cell division?
DNA Replication
When does DNA copy itself?
During the S phase of interphase
What is the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism called?
Genome
According to Chargaff's Rule of Base Pairing, which nucleotide always pairs with thymine?
Adenine
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Who was the first geneticist to be awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for work on linkage?
Thomas Hunt Morgan
What is the term for the actual exchange of segments between homologous chromosomes?
Crossing-over
What do we call genes located close together on the same chromosome?
Linked genes
What does a genetic map provide?
Order of the genes on a chromosome and approximate distances among the genes based on recombination
In which configuration are wild type alleles found on one chromosome and mutant alleles on the other?
Coupling or Cis-configuration
Test your knowledge of DNA replication with this quiz on BIOL 105: Genetics. Challenge yourself with questions on the process of duplication of the entire genome, its biological significance, and the accuracy required for preservation. Sharpen your understanding of this fundamental biological process.
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