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What is the primary role of genes in an organism?
What is the primary role of genes in an organism?
- To provide the blueprint for an organism's traits (correct)
- To break down molecules and release energy
- To provide energy for cellular functions
- To synthesize larger molecules
What is the term for molecules that are composed of repetitive subunits?
What is the term for molecules that are composed of repetitive subunits?
- Macromolecules (correct)
- Micromolecules
- Nucleic acids
- Lipids
What is the primary function of anabolic enzymes?
What is the primary function of anabolic enzymes?
- To transport molecules across the cell membrane
- To break down molecules and release energy
- To provide cellular support
- To synthesize larger molecules (correct)
What is the structure of DNA that is shown in a two-dimensional view?
What is the structure of DNA that is shown in a two-dimensional view?
What is the primary role of proteins in determining cellular characteristics?
What is the primary role of proteins in determining cellular characteristics?
What is the term for the process of creating a copy of DNA?
What is the term for the process of creating a copy of DNA?
What is the term for the differences in inherited traits among individuals of a population?
What is the term for the differences in inherited traits among individuals of a population?
At which level of biological organization does the function of a protein within the cell occur?
At which level of biological organization does the function of a protein within the cell occur?
What is the term for the process by which genetic information is passed from parent to offspring as discrete units?
What is the term for the process by which genetic information is passed from parent to offspring as discrete units?
What is the term for the change in the genetic composition of a species over time?
What is the term for the change in the genetic composition of a species over time?
What is the term for the different forms of a gene?
What is the term for the different forms of a gene?
What is the term for the process by which the genetic information encoded in DNA is converted into a functional product?
What is the term for the process by which the genetic information encoded in DNA is converted into a functional product?
What was the primary reason Gregor Mendel chose to study peas in his experiments?
What was the primary reason Gregor Mendel chose to study peas in his experiments?
What was unique about the way Gregor Mendel studied characters in pea plants?
What was unique about the way Gregor Mendel studied characters in pea plants?
What was the tool used by Gregor Mendel to transfer pollen from one pea plant to another?
What was the tool used by Gregor Mendel to transfer pollen from one pea plant to another?
What is the term for the study of the inheritance of traits from one generation to the next?
What is the term for the study of the inheritance of traits from one generation to the next?
What is the name of the gene associated with breast cancer, located on human chromosome 17?
What is the name of the gene associated with breast cancer, located on human chromosome 17?
What was the influence on Gregor Mendel's scientific approach?
What was the influence on Gregor Mendel's scientific approach?
