Genetics Learning Quizzes: Master the Principles of Inheritance

Question 1

Which type of homeostasis in human physiology specifically regulates blood glucose levels to maintain optimal cellular function?

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Metabolic homeostasis

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Structural homeostasis

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Thermal homeostasis

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Osmoregulatory homeostasis

Question 2

The nervous system's primary role is to:

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Receive and transmit signals throughout the body.

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Regulate body temperature.

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Produce hormones for growth and development.

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Absorb nutrients from food.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the human nervous system?

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Producing energy for cells

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Processing sensory information and triggering responses

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Controlling muscle movements

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Regulating physiological processes

Question 4

Which component is NOT found in a negative feedback system?

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Positive feedback

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Receptor

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Control center

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Effector

Question 5

Which of these processes is NOT directly controlled by the nervous system?

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Insulin production by the pancreas

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Muscle contraction during movement

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Sweating to regulate body temperature

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Pupil dilation in response to light

Question 6

Which hormone in the human body is responsible for reducing blood sugar levels?

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Insulin

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Glucagon

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Epinephrine

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Testosterone

Question 7

Which hormone is crucial for regulating blood glucose levels, ensuring stability?

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Insulin

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Thyroid hormone

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Adrenaline

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Estrogen

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the nervous system in the human body?

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Protecting the body from pathogens

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Receiving and interpreting sensory information

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Controlling and coordinating voluntary and involuntary movements

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Processing and storing memories

Question 9

Which hormones are secreted by the posterior pituitary gland, and what are their main functions in the human body?

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH): Regulates water balance by controlling urine output.

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Oxytocin: Facilitates childbirth and milk release during breastfeeding.

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Growth hormone (GH): Stimulates growth and development in children and adolescents.

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Insulin: Regulates blood sugar levels by controlling glucose uptake and utilization.

Question 10

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?

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Insulin

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Epinephrine

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Thyroxine

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Estrogen

Question 11

Which cell signaling type involves the release of signaling molecules that act on target cells located at a distance?

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Endocrine

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Autocrine

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Paracrine

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Juxtacrine

Question 12

Which component is NOT part of a negative feedback loop?

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Positive feedback

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Receptor

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Control center

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Effector

Question 13

Which of the following is not involved in regulating the body's internal environment?

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Cellular respiration

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Negative feedback

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Positive feedback

Question 14

Which of the following is a unique function of the central nervous system (CNS)?

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Processing emotional and cognitive experiences

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Producing hormones

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Controlling skeletal muscle contractions

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Receiving sensory stimuli and transmitting motor responses

Question 15

During the elongation phase of protein synthesis, which molecule is added to the growing polypeptide chain?

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Amino acids

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Mononucleotides

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Deoxyribonucleotides

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Sugars

Question 16

Which organelle in a human cell is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Golgi Apparatus

Question 17

In a negative feedback loop, which component detects changes in the controlled variable?

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Receptor

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Control center

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Effector

Question 18

What is the main role of afferent neurons in the human nervous system?

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Carrying sensory information from the body to the brain and spinal cord

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Sending signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands

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Releasing hormones from glands

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Maintaining the electrical balance of neurons

Question 19

Which component is NOT found in a nucleotide of DNA?

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Amino acid

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Deoxyribose sugar

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Phosphate group

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Nitrogenous base

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of enzymes?

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C. They are used up in reactions.

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A. They are highly specific in their reactions.

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B. They speed up reactions.

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D. They are made of proteins.

Question 21

Which of the following is **not** a primary function of the cell membrane?

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Synthesizing proteins

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Regulating the passage of substances across the membrane

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Providing structural support and maintaining cell shape

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Facilitating cell communication with the extracellular environment

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a stage of cell division?

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Interphase

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Prophase

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Anaphase

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Telophase

Question 23

In which stage of protein synthesis do ribosomes travel along the mRNA molecule, adding amino acids to the growing polypeptide chain?

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Translation

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Transcription

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Replication

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Mutation

Question 24

In an environment with limited vegetation, which adaptation would be most likely to be favored by natural selection in a population of rabbits?

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Smaller body size to reduce food needs

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Increased body size to store more food

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Lengthened gestation period to produce fewer, larger offspring

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Reduced ear size to conserve heat

Question 25

Describe how negative feedback mechanisms help regulate population size in ecosystems. Provide a specific example to support your explanation.

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When population size increases, resource availability decreases, leading to population decline.

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Competition for resources like food and shelter is an example of negative feedback in ecosystems.

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When population size exceeds carrying capacity, the stimulus increases, promoting population growth.

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Negative feedback only occurs in closed ecosystems with limited resources.

Question 26

Who is widely regarded as the 'Father of Genetics' for his pioneering work on inheritance?

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Gregor Mendel

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Charles Darwin

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James Watson

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Francis Crick

Question 27

An individual with two identical alleles for a particular trait is referred to as:

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Homozygous dominant

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Homozygous recessive

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Heterozygous

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Monohybrid

Question 28

Which laboratory technique utilizes an electric current to separate DNA fragments based on their size?

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Gel electrophoresis

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PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

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DNA sequencing

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Southern blotting

Question 29

A gene that is located on the sex chromosomes is called a:

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Sex-linked gene

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Autosomal gene

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Recessive gene

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Codominant gene

Question 30

Which of the following techniques involves the separation of DNA fragments based on size using an electrical current?

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Electrophoresis

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PCR

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FISH

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DNA sequencing

Question 31

Which of the following genetic disorders is an example of an autosomal recessive trait?

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Cystic fibrosis

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Huntington's disease

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Sickle cell anemia

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Down syndrome

Question 32

What is the probability of obtaining the dominant phenotype in the offspring of a heterozygous parent crossed with a recessive homozygous parent?

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50%

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0%

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25%

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100%

Question 33

Which of the following types of mutation involves the insertion or deletion of one or more nucleotides in a gene?

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Deletion/Insertion

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Substitution

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Inversion

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Translocation

Question 34

What is the primary function of transfer RNA (tRNA) in gene expression?

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Translation of RNA into protein

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Transcription of DNA into RNA

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Replication of DNA

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Mutation of genes

Question 35

Which type of chemical bond does NOT form between amino acids in proteins?

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Ionic bond

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Peptide bond

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Disulfide bond

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Hydrogen bond

Question 36

Which is NOT a characteristic of genetic disorders?

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Always treatable with medication

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Originating from mutations in genes

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Capable of being inherited or acquired

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Potentially affecting individuals of all ages

Question 37

DNA replication relies on the enzyme DNA polymerase. What is its primary function in this process?

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Joining nucleotides together

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Unwinding the DNA helix

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Proofreading the newly synthesized DNA strand

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Initiating DNA replication

Question 38

Distinguish between genotype and phenotype. Which statement accurately describes their relationship?

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Genotype refers to an organism's genetic makeup, while phenotype represents its observable characteristics

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Phenotype refers to an organism's genetic makeup, while genotype represents its observable characteristics

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Genotype and phenotype are interchangeable terms

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Phenotype is determined solely by genotype, with no influence from environmental factors

Question 39

The use of genetic information for predictive testing raises ethical considerations. Which of the following is a potential ethical concern?

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Potential for discrimination based on genetic predispositions

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Provision of valuable health information to individuals

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Undermining the principle of patient autonomy

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Increasing the overall cost of healthcare

Question 40

Clearly state the sequence of stages in mitosis.

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Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

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Interphase, Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Telophase

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Prophase, Interphase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Interphase

Question 41

A gene mutation that leads to an alteration in the sequence of amino acids is referred to as a:

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Missense mutation

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Nonsense mutation

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Silent mutation

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Frameshift mutation

Question 42

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that arises from which type of chromosomal abnormality?

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Trisomy

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Deletion

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Inversion

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Translocation

Question 43

The process by which DNA is transcribed into RNA is known as:

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Transcription

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Replication

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Translation

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Mutation

Question 44

The founder effect is a mechanism of evolution that may result in:

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Increased homozygosity

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Increased genetic diversity

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Increased mutation rates

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Decreased population size

Question 45

What was the overarching goal of the Human Genome Project?

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Mapping the complete human genome

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Developing new medications for genetic disorders

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Eradicating all genetic diseases

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Creating genetically modified organisms

Question 46

A heterozygous individual for a specific gene has two different alleles. What is the probability of this individual passing on the dominant allele to their offspring?

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50%

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0%

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25%

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100%

Question 47

Which technique separates DNA fragments based on size?

Accepted Answer

Gel electrophoresis

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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

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Chromatography

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Western blotting

Question 48

What is the primary function of a restriction enzyme in genetic engineering?

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Cutting DNA at specific sequences

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Amplifying DNA

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Ligating DNA fragments

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Translating mRNA into proteins

Question 49

Which genetic disorder is caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene?

Accepted Answer

Cystic fibrosis

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Sickle cell anaemia

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Huntington's disease

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Down syndrome

Question 50

What is the purpose of amniocentesis?

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Detect genetic abnormalities in a developing fetus

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Treat genetic disorders

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Enhance the growth of a developing fetus

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Determine the sex of a fetus

Question 51

What is the primary purpose of a karyotype analysis in genetics?

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Determine the number and structure of chromosomes

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Identify specific gene mutations

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Predict the likelihood of inheriting a genetic disorder

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Diagnose infectious diseases

Question 52

How does genetic variation contribute to the process of evolutionary adaptation and the survival of species?

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Genetic variation provides a diverse range of traits, allowing natural selection to favor the most adaptive ones, thus aiding in species survival.

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Genetic variation ensures the survival of all individuals within a species.

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Genetic variation always prevents species extinction.

Question 53

Define the fundamental unit of heredity, the building block responsible for passing genetic traits from one generation to the next.

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Gene

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Chromosome

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Nucleotide

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Cell

Question 54

According to Mendel's Law of Independent Assortment, explain the behavior of alleles from different genes during gamete formation.

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They are inherited randomly and independently of each other.

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They always segregate together during gamete formation.

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They are only expressed in the presence of dominant alleles.

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They are only inherited from the mother.

Question 55

Identify the technique commonly used to separate DNA fragments based on their size.

Accepted Answer

Gel electrophoresis

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Polymerase chain reaction

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Restriction enzyme digestion

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DNA sequencing

Question 56

Which of the following disorders is caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene?

Accepted Answer

Cystic fibrosis

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Sickle cell anemia

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Huntington's disease

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Down syndrome

Question 57

Define the term 'heterozygous' in the context of genotype.

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Hybrid

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Dominant

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Recessive

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Homozygous

Question 58

Identify the option that does NOT represent a type of genetic mutation.

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Recombination

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Point mutation

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Deletion

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Insertion

Question 59

Calculate the probability of obtaining a homozygous recessive genotype from the crossing of two heterozygous parents.

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25%

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0%

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50%

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100%

Question 60

Explain the purpose of a genetic pedigree.

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To track the inheritance of traits within a family.

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To diagnose genetic disorders.

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To determine the genotype of an individual.

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To predict the probability of inheriting a certain trait.

Question 61

Which term describes an allele that is only expressed in the phenotype of an individual when homozygous?

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Recessive

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Dominant

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Incomplete dominant

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Codominant

Question 62

Which of the following agents is known to induce genetic mutations?

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X-rays

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Water

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Oxygen

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Sunlight

Question 63

What is the biological process responsible for making an identical copy of DNA before cell division?

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DNA replication

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Translation

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Mitosis

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Transcription

Question 64

Which of the following genetic disorders is caused by an autosomal dominant allele?

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Huntington's disease

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Sickle cell anemia

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Cystic fibrosis

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Tay-Sachs disease