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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?

Molecular biology Signup and view all the answers

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

Molecular medicine Signup and view all the answers

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

Patterns in the way traits are handed down from parents to offspring 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?

Units of inheritance 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?

Gene structure and function, variation, and distribution Signup and view all the answers

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

Several subfields Signup and view all the answers

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

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