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What is genetics mainly concerned with?

Exploring genetic variation in populations
Studying the evolution of species
Analyzing and comparing genomes
Transmission of inherited traits rooted in DNA (correct)

What does the term 'heredity' refer to?

The field that analyzes and compares genomes
The evolution of species over time
The transmission of inherited traits between organisms (correct)
The complete set of genetic instructions in a cell

What are genes responsible for?

Creating genetic instructions at a molecular level
The evolution of species through mutations
Analyzing genetic variation within populations
Producing a particular protein based on the DNA sequence (correct)

What constitutes a genome in an organism?

The complete set of genetic instructions in the organism's cells (C) Signup and view all the answers

At what levels does genetics analyze and compare information?

Molecular, cellular, tissue, and organismal levels (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of genetic variation for evolution?

It relies on differences between individuals for natural selection (B) Signup and view all the answers

What causes mutations?

Exposure to mutagens (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a somatic mutation?

Occurs in body cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is genetic recombination?

Recombination between chromatids during meiosis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is environmental variation also known as?

Phenotypic plasticity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the gene pool?

A collection of all the genes and alleles in a population (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are some applications of genetics mentioned in the text?

Identifying victims of human trafficking (C) Signup and view all the answers

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