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What is the primary component of chromosomes?
What is the primary component of chromosomes?
- Proteins
- RNA molecule
- Histones
- DNA molecule (correct)
What is the process by which each chromosome makes a copy of itself?
What is the process by which each chromosome makes a copy of itself?
- Mitosis
- Meiosis
- DNA Replication (correct)
- Cell Division
What is the difference between nucleotides in DNA and RNA?
What is the difference between nucleotides in DNA and RNA?
- The number of phosphate groups
- The presence of histones
- The type of nitrogen base
- The type of sugar molecule (correct)
What is the function of genes in the cell?
What is the function of genes in the cell?
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What is the total number of chromosomes in a human cell?
What is the total number of chromosomes in a human cell?
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What was Gregor Mendel's contribution to the study of genetics?
What was Gregor Mendel's contribution to the study of genetics?
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What is the term for the specific characteristics of an organism, such as flower color or pea plant height?
What is the term for the specific characteristics of an organism, such as flower color or pea plant height?
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What happens to recessive alleles when paired with a dominant allele?
What happens to recessive alleles when paired with a dominant allele?
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What is the purpose of the F2 cross?
What is the purpose of the F2 cross?
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What is the concept used in genetics to predict the outcomes of genetic crosses?
What is the concept used in genetics to predict the outcomes of genetic crosses?
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