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Which molecule is responsible for carrying the genetic instructions in cells?
Which molecule is responsible for carrying the genetic instructions in cells?
- RNA
- Protein
- DNA (correct)
- Carbohydrate
Where is DNA contained in a cell?
Where is DNA contained in a cell?
- Nucleus (correct)
- Cell membrane
- Cytoplasm
- Mitochondria
Which term describes a segment of DNA that encodes the instructions to express a heritable trait?
Which term describes a segment of DNA that encodes the instructions to express a heritable trait?
- Phenotype
- Genotype
- Gene (correct)
- Allele
Who first identified DNA in 1869?
Who first identified DNA in 1869?
What is an organism called if it inherits one allele from its mother and one allele from its father?
What is an organism called if it inherits one allele from its mother and one allele from its father?
What is the structure of the DNA molecule called?
What is the structure of the DNA molecule called?
What is the term for the pair of alleles an organism has?
What is the term for the pair of alleles an organism has?
Which nitrogen base pairs with adenine in DNA?
Which nitrogen base pairs with adenine in DNA?
What is the term for the trait that is expressed?
What is the term for the trait that is expressed?
What are the components of a DNA double helix?
What are the components of a DNA double helix?
What is the term for a version of a gene?
What is the term for a version of a gene?
What type of trait is black coat color in cats?
What type of trait is black coat color in cats?
Which pattern of inheritance is too complex to be explained solely by the dominant-recessive pattern or incomplete dominance?
Which pattern of inheritance is too complex to be explained solely by the dominant-recessive pattern or incomplete dominance?
What is the chemical structure of PTC similar to?
What is the chemical structure of PTC similar to?
Where is DNA arranged into compartments called chromosomes?
Where is DNA arranged into compartments called chromosomes?
How many chromosomes are found in a complete set in humans?
How many chromosomes are found in a complete set in humans?
What is the purpose of mitosis in our bodies?
What is the purpose of mitosis in our bodies?
What is the purpose of meiosis in our bodies?
What is the purpose of meiosis in our bodies?
What happens if mitosis doesn't happen properly?
What happens if mitosis doesn't happen properly?
What happens if meiosis doesn't happen properly?
What happens if meiosis doesn't happen properly?
Which scientist(s) unraveled the structure of the DNA molecule?
Which scientist(s) unraveled the structure of the DNA molecule?
What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?
What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?
Where is DNA contained in a cell?
Where is DNA contained in a cell?
What is the structure of the DNA molecule called?
What is the structure of the DNA molecule called?
What is the purpose of mitosis in our bodies?
What is the purpose of mitosis in our bodies?
What is the purpose of meiosis in our bodies?
What is the purpose of meiosis in our bodies?
What is the term for a version of a gene?
What is the term for a version of a gene?
What is the term for the pair of alleles an organism has?
What is the term for the pair of alleles an organism has?
Which term describes an organism that inherits one dominant allele and one recessive allele?
Which term describes an organism that inherits one dominant allele and one recessive allele?
What is the genotype of a purebred white cat?
What is the genotype of a purebred white cat?
What is the phenotype of a purebred black cat?
What is the phenotype of a purebred black cat?
What is the probability of producing white coat kittens when crossing two hybrid black offspring?
What is the probability of producing white coat kittens when crossing two hybrid black offspring?
Which pattern of inheritance results in a blending of the two forms of a trait?
Which pattern of inheritance results in a blending of the two forms of a trait?
What is the term for a segment of DNA that encodes the instructions to express a heritable trait?
What is the term for a segment of DNA that encodes the instructions to express a heritable trait?
What is the term for what the trait looks like?
What is the term for what the trait looks like?
What is the term for what alleles the genes are made of?
What is the term for what alleles the genes are made of?
What is the purpose of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?
What is the purpose of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?
What is the purpose of mitosis in multicellular organisms?
What is the purpose of mitosis in multicellular organisms?
What happens if meiosis doesn't happen properly?
What happens if meiosis doesn't happen properly?
What happens if mitosis doesn't happen properly?
What happens if mitosis doesn't happen properly?
How many chromosomes are found in a complete set in humans?
How many chromosomes are found in a complete set in humans?
Where is DNA arranged into compartments called chromosomes?
Where is DNA arranged into compartments called chromosomes?
What is the chemical structure of PTC similar to?
What is the chemical structure of PTC similar to?
What is the purpose of meiosis in our bodies?
What is the purpose of meiosis in our bodies?
What is the purpose of mitosis in our bodies?
What is the purpose of mitosis in our bodies?
