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What is the primary function of a gene?
What is the primary function of a gene?
- To transmit genetic information from parents to offspring
- To direct the manufacture of a specific protein or RNA molecular form (correct)
- To regulate the expression of other genes
- To replicate itself during cell division
What is the significance of the four nucleotide building blocks in DNA molecules?
What is the significance of the four nucleotide building blocks in DNA molecules?
- They facilitate the transmission of genetic information from one generation to the next
- They allow for the creation of multiple types of proteins
- They enable the efficient encoding of genetic information (correct)
- They provide structural support to the DNA molecule
What is the primary driver of evolutionary change in organisms?
What is the primary driver of evolutionary change in organisms?
- Genetic drift
- Genetic mutations
- Natural selection
- Changes in the genome that are passed to subsequent generations (correct)
What is the role of the genome in the process of evolution?
What is the role of the genome in the process of evolution?
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What is the significance of the structure of individual genes in different groups of organisms?
What is the significance of the structure of individual genes in different groups of organisms?
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What is the relationship between the genome and the forces of evolution?
What is the relationship between the genome and the forces of evolution?
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What is the significance of the linear polymer structure of DNA molecules?
What is the significance of the linear polymer structure of DNA molecules?
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What is the primary difference between DNA and RNA molecules?
What is the primary difference between DNA and RNA molecules?
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What is the role of genetic variation in the process of evolution?
What is the role of genetic variation in the process of evolution?
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What is the result of changes in the genome that are passed to subsequent generations?
What is the result of changes in the genome that are passed to subsequent generations?
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