12 Questions
What is the function of hemoglobin?
Transporting oxygen from cells to the lungs
What is the role of restriction endonucleases in DNA technology?
Cutting DNA at specific sites
What is the purpose of DNA cloning?
Creating large numbers of identical DNA molecules
In which areas is biotechnology used?
Health care, agriculture, and court system
What is the set of alleles for a given trait called?
Genotype
Who proved that DNA was the carrier of genetic information in bacteria?
Avery, MacLeod, and McCarty
What is the monomer of DNA made of?
Nucleotide consisting of a sugar (deoxyribose) and bonded to a phosphate
What did work on white eyed Drosophila confirm about genes?
Genes are carried on chromosomes
What is the main difference between RNA and DNA?
RNA has uracil (U) instead of thymine (T)
Which type of RNA are structural components of ribosomes?
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
What is the function of transfer RNA (tRNA)?
To translate the language of nucleic acids to amino acid sequence
What specifies a specific amino acid into a growing protein chain?
Codon
Test your knowledge about genetic variation and alleles with this quiz covering topics such as mutations, genotype, phenotype, and the role of DNA as the carrier of genetic information. Explore the concept of alleles, genetic variation, and the expression of observable traits.
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