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Genetics and Biological Processes Quiz

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What are proteins primarily made up of?

  • Amino acids (correct)
  • Nucleotides
  • Fats
  • Carbohydrates
  • What role do enzymes play in biochemical reactions?

  • They act as catalysts. (correct)
  • They are consumed during reactions.
  • They fix the temperature of reactions.
  • They convert proteins into carbohydrates.
  • Which of the following is a process involved in transport?

  • Photosynthesis
  • Fermentation
  • Absorption of nutrients (correct)
  • Transpiration
  • What does metabolism include?

    <p>Both anabolism and catabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes asexual reproduction?

    <p>Can occur through fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is homeostasis in biological systems?

    <p>An internal balance of metabolic functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process involves the formation of spores?

    <p>Sporulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about sexual reproduction is true?

    <p>It requires the union of male and female gametes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fertilization occurs outside the body of the female organism?

    <p>External Fertilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process allows small molecules to pass through cell membranes?

    <p>Absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the smallest unit capable of basic life processes?

    <p>Cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phenotype in genetics?

    <p>The expression or manifestation of the genotype</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the allele Aa represent in terms of dominance?

    <p>It will exhibit a dominant trait</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

    <p>DNA is not enclosed in a compartment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of excretion in living organisms?

    <p>Elimination of waste products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the dominant allele defined in the context of the flower color example?

    <p>It masks the effect of the recessive allele</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding internal fertilization?

    <p>It takes place inside the female organism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the Law of Independent Segregation?

    <p>Members of a gene pair separate independently of other gene pairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do recessive traits appear in offspring according to the dominant-recessive inheritance model?

    <p>When two alleles for the recessive characteristic are paired</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes multicellular organisms from unicellular organisms?

    <p>Number of cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant feature of eukaryotic animal cells compared to prokaryotic cells?

    <p>They are generally larger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following occurs in the dominant-recessive inheritance pattern?

    <p>One allele masks the expression of the other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the allele for lavender flowers in the provided example?

    <p>It is always dominant over the white flower allele</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Law of Independent Assortment, how do different gene pairs behave during gamete formation?

    <p>They recombine independently of each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of parenchyma tissue in plants?

    <p>Store nutrients and allow for cell division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is collenchyma tissue primarily composed of?

    <p>Pliable cells with unevenly thickened primary walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ground tissue is important for supporting areas of plants that have finished growing?

    <p>Sclerenchyma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure in roots is responsible for absorbing water and nutrients?

    <p>Root hairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups of animals comprises the phylum known as chordates?

    <p>Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one primary function of roots in plants?

    <p>Anchoring the plant and absorbing minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes invertebrates?

    <p>They are far more numerous and diverse than vertebrates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What connects the leaf blade to the stem in plants?

    <p>Petiole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is commensalism?

    <p>An association where one benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do predators influence species diversity in an ecosystem?

    <p>By allowing dominant species to crowd out competitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of coevolution?

    <p>It involves the joint evolution of unrelated species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to plant competition when resources are scarce?

    <p>Only the most dominant species survive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What adaptation do plants develop to deter herbivores?

    <p>Defensive mechanisms like thorns and poisonous sap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way can the presence of colon bacteria in humans be classified?

    <p>As commensalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes how predators and prey evolve together?

    <p>Predators develop better hunting skills while prey develops better evasion techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about competing species is true during times of resource scarcity?

    <p>Competing species may prevent each other from reproducing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Genetics and Inheritance

    • Homozygous Genotype: An individual with a gene pair made up of two recessive alleles (aa).
    • Phenotype: The observable traits influenced by the genotype, which can manifest in various forms like morphological or behavioral.
    • Dominant-Recessive Inheritance: Dominant traits appear in individuals with either homozygous (AA) or heterozygous (Aa) genotypes. The recessive trait (a) is only expressed when two recessive alleles (aa) are present.
    • Law of Independent Segregation: During meiosis, gene pairs separate independently, ensuring genetic diversity.
    • Law of Independent Assortment: Different gene pairs assort independently during gamete formation, contributing to genetic variation.

    Metabolism and Biological Processes

    • Metabolism: Divided into anabolism (building complex molecules) and catabolism (breaking down molecules to release energy).
    • Nutrition: The ingestion and absorption of food for energy, growth, and tissue repair.
    • Digestion: A specific type of catabolism that reduces food into smaller molecules for energy release.
    • Absorption: The process of small molecules passing through cell membranes for nutrient and gas exchange.
    • Excretion: The removal of waste products from metabolic processes.

    Transport and Reproduction

    • Transport: Movement of nutrients, water, and ions into and out of cells and tissues, often facilitated by the circulatory system.
    • Asexual Reproduction: Involves one parent organism, includes methods like fission (splitting into two) and budding (growth of a new organism from a bud).
    • Sexual Reproduction: Requires the union of male and female gametes, involving external (outside the female's body) or internal (inside the female's body) fertilization.

    Cellular Structure

    • Cells: The basic unit of life capable of all life processes, including nutrient uptake, waste expulsion, and reproduction.
    • Prokaryotic Cells: Simple cells without a nucleus, found in bacteria and archaea, with DNA freely mingled in the cell’s interior.
    • Eukaryotic Animal Cells: More complex, have a defined nucleus, and can be significantly larger than prokaryotic cells, with specialized structures.

    Plant Structure and Types of Tissues

    • Root Function: Anchor plants and absorb water and minerals; root hairs enhance absorption efficiency.
    • Stem Function: Support plants and transport nutrients and water.
    • Plant Tissues: Three main types include parenchyma (living tissue for storage and photosynthesis), collenchyma (supportive tissue with uneven cell walls), and sclerenchyma (supportive tissue with thick walls and lignin).

    Animal Classification

    • Vertebrates: Animals within the phylum Chordata, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
    • Invertebrates: A vastly diverse group constituting 98% of the animal kingdom, includes organisms like sponges, worms, and insects.

    Interactions Among Organisms

    • Commensalism: A relationship between two different species where one benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.
    • Co-evolution: The simultaneous evolution of two species that interact closely, such as predators and their prey, influencing each other's evolutionary adaptations.
    • Competition: Occurs when organisms vie for limited resources; can lead to adaptive traits for resource acquisition.

    Summary of Key Processes

    • Homeostasis: The maintenance of internal balance in biological functions and metabolism.
    • Enzymes: Proteins that serve as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions, specific to their substrates, and not consumed in the process.

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