10 Questions
What is a gene?
A unit of heredity that encodes polypeptides and becomes functional proteins
What is a character in genetics?
A discrete, observable, physical feature of an organism
What is a trait?
A specific form of a character
What does genetics study?
Heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
What is the ultimate function of a gene?
To encode polypeptides that become functional proteins
What does microevolution refer to in this class?
The evolution of genotypes
What did Charles Darwin recognize in the mid-1800s?
Heritable variation in species
What does natural selection tend to favor?
Organisms with high reproductive success
What evolves in populations?
Groups of individuals of the same species
What does macroevolution refer to in this class?
The formation of new species
Test your knowledge of genetics with this quiz! Explore the fundamentals of heredity, genes, and protein expression. Delve into the transmission of biological traits and the resemblance between related individuals.
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