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What is the function of mRNA?
What is the function of mRNA?
- To produce genetically different daughter cells during meiosis
- To control gene expression by influencing the binding of RNA polymerase to DNA
- To carry genetic information from the nucleus to the ribosomes during protein synthesis (correct)
- To carry genetic information from the ribosomes to the nucleus
What is the role of non-coding DNA?
What is the role of non-coding DNA?
- To control gene expression by influencing the binding of RNA polymerase to DNA (correct)
- To produce genetically different daughter cells during meiosis
- To carry genetic information from the ribosomes to the nucleus
- To code for a protein
What term describes the existence of more than two alleles of a gene?
What term describes the existence of more than two alleles of a gene?
- Meiosis
- Phenotype
- Multiple alleles (correct)
- Homozygous
What is the result of mutation in the base sequence of DNA?
What is the result of mutation in the base sequence of DNA?
What is the term for a sequence of three bases in a gene that code for a particular amino acid?
What is the term for a sequence of three bases in a gene that code for a particular amino acid?
In genetics, what is classified as A, B, or O based on surface antigens on red blood cells and the presence of certain antibodies in the plasma?
In genetics, what is classified as A, B, or O based on surface antigens on red blood cells and the presence of certain antibodies in the plasma?
What is the term for a long, coiled molecule of DNA that carries genetic information in the form of genes?
What is the term for a long, coiled molecule of DNA that carries genetic information in the form of genes?
What do we call the classification of blood type as A, B, or O based on surface antigens on red blood cells and the presence of certain antibodies in the plasma?
What do we call the classification of blood type as A, B, or O based on surface antigens on red blood cells and the presence of certain antibodies in the plasma?
Which term describes differences in phenotype acquired during the lifespan of an organism due to environmental factors?
Which term describes differences in phenotype acquired during the lifespan of an organism due to environmental factors?
What is the term for a chart used to show the inheritance of genetic disorders in a family?
What is the term for a chart used to show the inheritance of genetic disorders in a family?
What does the term 'Heterozygous' refer to?
What does the term 'Heterozygous' refer to?
What is a haploid cell?
What is a haploid cell?
What is the function of RNA polymerase in transcription?
What is the function of RNA polymerase in transcription?
What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
What is the function of a Punnett square?
What is the function of a Punnett square?
What does the term 'recessive' describe?
What does the term 'recessive' describe?
