Exam 1: Introduction to Genetics

A number of genomes have been sequenced in recent years: Escherichia coli,Saccharomyces cerevisiae,Caenorhabditis elegans,Drosophila melanogaster,and Mus musculus.What are the common names for these organisms?

Distinguish the functions of DNA and RNA in a eukaryote.

In nonviral systems,what is the nature of the hereditary substance?

Reference is often made to adapter molecules when describing protein synthesis in that they allow amino acids to associate with nucleic acids.To what class of molecules does this term refer?

What is another term for a biological catalyst?

What term is applied to a variety of projects whereby genome sequences are deposited in databases for research purposes?

What was the purpose of genetically modifying the following plants: corn,soybeans,rice,cotton,sugar beets,and canola?

A biotechnology company,deCODE,is in the process of creating a database that contains ________.

Genetics is commonly grouped into several general areas: transmission,molecular,and population/evolution.Which biological processes are studied in transmission genetics?

Until the mid-1940s,many scientists considered proteins to be the likely candidates for the genetic material.Why?

Darwin's theory of evolution is based on the phenomenon of natural selection.

What is a simple definition of an allele?

What is the composition of the genetic material?

Research dealing with which human blood disorder was instrumental in linking the genotype to a specific phenotype,and what conclusion was reached?