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What term is used to describe traits that are determined by one or more genes and environmental factors?
What term is used to describe traits that are determined by one or more genes and environmental factors?
- Mendelian traits
- Monogenic traits
- Polygenic traits (correct)
- Karyotype traits
Which scientist is credited with discovering the patterns of trait transmission?
Which scientist is credited with discovering the patterns of trait transmission?
- Rosalind Franklin
- Charles Darwin
- Francis Crick
- Gregor Mendel (correct)
How many copies of the genome do somatic cells, except red blood cells, typically contain?
How many copies of the genome do somatic cells, except red blood cells, typically contain?
- Three copies
- One copy
- Four copies
- Two copies (correct)
Which process drives the specialization of distinctive cell types in the human body?
Which process drives the specialization of distinctive cell types in the human body?
What type of cells provide a reserve supply for organ growth and repair in the body?
What type of cells provide a reserve supply for organ growth and repair in the body?
Which term is most closely related to a trait caused predominantly by a single gene?
Which term is most closely related to a trait caused predominantly by a single gene?
What is the main focus of precision medicine?
What is the main focus of precision medicine?
Which of the following is NOT considered an opportunity in genetics research for medicine?
Which of the following is NOT considered an opportunity in genetics research for medicine?
What is the primary role of genes in heredity?
What is the primary role of genes in heredity?
In genetics, what do DNA sequences primarily help determine?
In genetics, what do DNA sequences primarily help determine?
Which area of genetics research focuses on how people are related and where their ancestors lived?
Which area of genetics research focuses on how people are related and where their ancestors lived?
What do genes consist of?
What do genes consist of?
What term is used to describe a change in a gene that can lead to a disease?
What term is used to describe a change in a gene that can lead to a disease?
Which amino acid is inserted instead of glycine due to the mutation in the CFTR gene?
Which amino acid is inserted instead of glycine due to the mutation in the CFTR gene?
How many pairs of chromosomes are found in a human somatic cell?
How many pairs of chromosomes are found in a human somatic cell?
Which term describes variants in a gene's DNA base sequence between individuals?
Which term describes variants in a gene's DNA base sequence between individuals?
What are the two chromosomes that determine an individual's sex known as?
What are the two chromosomes that determine an individual's sex known as?
In what form are chromosomes present when a cell is not dividing?
In what form are chromosomes present when a cell is not dividing?
