11 Questions
Which molecule contains information determining the function of organisms through amino acids for proteins?
DNA
What is the pairing between Thymine (T) and Adenine (A) in DNA called?
Adenine-Thymine pair
Which phase of the cell cycle involves the reproduction of somatic cells for growth and repair?
Interphase
What is a gene?
A section of DNA that contains instructions on building proteins
How many chromosomes do diploid cells have compared to haploid cells?
Twice the number
What is the primary function of mitosis?
To produce genetically identical daughter cells for growth and repair
How does the genotype of an organism influence its phenotype?
The genotype determines the specific alleles present, which in turn influence the expression of visible traits
In the context of inheritance, what is the significance of sex chromosomes?
They determine the gender of an organism and influence the expression of X-linked genes
Which of the following factors contribute to genetic variation and evolution within a population?
Natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow
What is the primary mechanism that leads to the formation of new species over time?
Speciation, which involves the accumulation of genetic differences between populations
Which of the following processes contribute to genetic variation during the formation of gametes?
Crossing over, independent assortment, and random fertilization
Test your knowledge on the structure and function of DNA, including how it determines organism functions through amino acids and protein synthesis, the pairing of nucleotides (Thymine with Adenine, Guanine with Cytosine), and the formation of different proteins from various base pair sequences.
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