Molecular Biology Fundamentals Quiz
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Molecular Biology Fundamentals Quiz

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Who first used the term 'molecular biology'?

  • James Watson
  • Francis Crick
  • Rosalind Franklin
  • William Astbury (correct)

    • Which scientists proposed the double helix model of DNA?

  • James Watson, Maurice Wilkins
  • William Astbury, Rosalind Franklin
  • Francis Crick, James Watson (correct)
  • Maurice Wilkins, Rosalind Franklin

    • What does molecular biology seek to understand?

  • Genetic variation within a population
  • Molecular basis of biological activity (correct)
  • Cell morphology and anatomy
  • Ecological interactions between species

    • Which branch of biology includes techniques used to learn about molecular processes?

    <p>Molecular biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the use of molecular biology in medicine referred to as?

    <p>Molecular medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Gregor Mendel study scientifically in the 19th century?

    <p>Patterns in the way traits are handed down from parents to offspring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is still used today as a somewhat ambiguous definition of what is referred to as a gene?

    <p>Units of inheritance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do genetics study within the context of the cell, the organism, and within the context of a population?

    <p>Gene structure and function, variation, and distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has genetics given rise to within the broad field that includes molecular genetics, epigenetics, and population genetics?

    <p>Several subfields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences development and behavior in organisms, often referred to as nature versus nurture?

    <p>Genetic processes working in combination with an organism's environment and experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

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