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What is the unit of heredity that maintains its structural identity from one generation to another?
What is the unit of heredity that maintains its structural identity from one generation to another?
- Chromosomes
- RNA
- Gene (correct)
- Nucleotides
What serves as a template for the synthesis of protein molecules?
What serves as a template for the synthesis of protein molecules?
- Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) (correct)
- Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)
- Chromosomes
- Enzymes
In genetics, what is an identical pair of genes on the two chromosomes called?
In genetics, what is an identical pair of genes on the two chromosomes called?
- Heterozygous
- Recessive gene
- Dominant gene
- Homozygous (correct)
Which type of genes exhibit a strong effect in either the homozygous or heterozygous condition?
Which type of genes exhibit a strong effect in either the homozygous or heterozygous condition?
What are the names of the four nucleotides that make up DNA?
What are the names of the four nucleotides that make up DNA?
Which of the following leads to genetic changes due to errors in DNA replication?
Which of the following leads to genetic changes due to errors in DNA replication?
What type of twins share 100% of their DNA?
What type of twins share 100% of their DNA?
Which type of study involves observing the similarities between adopted children and their biological parents?
Which type of study involves observing the similarities between adopted children and their biological parents?
What is the term used to describe the process of choosing individuals with a desired trait to be parents of the next generation?
What is the term used to describe the process of choosing individuals with a desired trait to be parents of the next generation?
What does epigenetic deal with?
What does epigenetic deal with?
What type of behavior benefits someone other than the individual performing the action?
What type of behavior benefits someone other than the individual performing the action?
What is the process that favors genes that promote certain behaviors based on presumed genes of our ancestors?
What is the process that favors genes that promote certain behaviors based on presumed genes of our ancestors?
