10 Questions
Which type of cells do not contain a membrane-bound nucleus?
Prokaryotic cells
What is the fundamental unit of heredity?
Gene
What are the multiple forms of a gene called?
Alleles
What carries genetic information?
DNA and RNA
What are permanent changes in genetic information called?
Mutations
Which process involves the separation of chromosomes in eukaryotic cells?
Meiosis
What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotic cells have a membrane-bound nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do not.
What is the transfer of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein called?
Transcription and translation
What are permanent changes in genetic information that can be passed from cell to cell or parent to offspring called?
Mutations
Which statement about genes and alleles is correct?
Genes come in multiple forms called alleles.
Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of genetics, including gene alleles, genotypes, phenotypes, DNA, RNA, chromosomes, mutations, and evolution. Learn about the different types of cells, the role of genes in heredity, and how genetic information is carried.
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