Question 1

A DNA nucleotide

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A) is composed of a nitrogenous base, a sugar, and a phosphorous unit. 
B) is the same thing as an RNA molecule. 
C) codes for the production of an amino acid. 
D) can include the nitrogenous base uracil. 
E) contains proteins and amino acids. 
A) is composed of a nitrogenous base, a sugar, and a phosphorous unit. 
B) is the same thing as an RNA molecule. 
C) codes for the production of an amino acid. 
D) can include the nitrogenous base uracil. 
E) contains proteins and amino acids.

Question 2

Describe the human genome project and its scientific importance.

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The Human Genome Project was an internat

Question 3

How do DNA and RNA differ in structure and function?

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DNA and RNA differ in structure and func

Question 4

Ribosomes are

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A) the sex chromosomes. 
B) gametes. 
C) found only in prokaryotes. 
D) present only  when the cell divides. 
E) important to protein synthesis. 
A) the sex chromosomes. 
B) gametes. 
C) found only in prokaryotes. 
D) present only  when the cell divides. 
E) important to protein synthesis.

Question 5

Explain what genes are and their function.

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Genes are segments of DNA that contain t

Question 6

Which statement is TRUE of autosomes?

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A) It is not necessary for them to occur in pairs for normal physiological functions to occur. 
B) A person can be missing an autosome and not exhibit any abnormalities. 
C) Having extra autosomes is not a problem for most people. 
D) Over half the autosomes an individual possesses are inherited from the mother. 
E) Abnormal numbers of autosomes are usually fatal. 
A) It is not necessary for them to occur in pairs for normal physiological functions to occur. 
B) A person can be missing an autosome and not exhibit any abnormalities. 
C) Having extra autosomes is not a problem for most people. 
D) Over half the autosomes an individual possesses are inherited from the mother. 
E) Abnormal numbers of autosomes are usually fatal.

Question 7

Alleles are

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A) segments of tRNA that code for polypeptide chains. 
B) only present on X and Y chromosomes. 
C) the entire genetic makeup of an individual. 
D) alternative forms of a gene. 
E) proteins. 
A) segments of tRNA that code for polypeptide chains. 
B) only present on X and Y chromosomes. 
C) the entire genetic makeup of an individual. 
D) alternative forms of a gene. 
E) proteins.

Question 8

The two strands of a chromosome are joined at a constricted region called the

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A) autosome. 
B) ribosome. 
C) centromere. 
D) nucleotide. 
E) cytoplasm. 
A) autosome. 
B) ribosome. 
C) centromere. 
D) nucleotide. 
E) cytoplasm.

Question 9

Explain why the study of genetics is critical to biological anthropology today.

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The study of genetics is critical to bio

Question 10

Explain how nondisjunction can occur.  Give one example of nondisjunction of the autosomes.

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Nondisjunction is a genetic event in whi

Question 11

Discuss trisomy and name the only example of it that is compatible with life.

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Trisomy is a genetic disorder in which a

Question 12

Homeobox genes direct the development of the overall body.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Cells

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A) are the basic units of life. 
B) usually do not have DNA. 
C) only have a nucleus and no cytoplasm. 
D) are inherited only  from one parent. 
E) originated on earth approximately 5 million years ago. 
A) are the basic units of life. 
B) usually do not have DNA. 
C) only have a nucleus and no cytoplasm. 
D) are inherited only  from one parent. 
E) originated on earth approximately 5 million years ago.

Question 14

The protein molecule that occurs in red blood cells and binds to oxygen molecules is called

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A) valine. 
B) hemoglobin. 
C) proline. 
D) the cell membrane. 
E) the ribosomes. 
A) valine. 
B) hemoglobin. 
C) proline. 
D) the cell membrane. 
E) the ribosomes.

Question 15

Describe the technique called polymerase chain reaction.

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The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a

Question 16

The Y chromosome

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A) is found in both sexes: males have two, females have one. 
B) influences numerous characteristics in addition to sex determination. 
C) can be inherited from either parent. 
D) carries genes that cause the fetus to develop as a male. 
E) causes a fetus to develop as female if there are two present. 
A) is found in both sexes: males have two, females have one. 
B) influences numerous characteristics in addition to sex determination. 
C) can be inherited from either parent. 
D) carries genes that cause the fetus to develop as a male. 
E) causes a fetus to develop as female if there are two present.

Question 17

Discuss why DNA is the biological basis of life, and explain some of the scientific evidence showing how all species are ultimately related to one another.

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DNA is the biological basis of life beca

Question 18

The two basic types of eukaryotic cells are somatic cells and

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A) zygotes. 
B) gametes. 
C) autosomes. 
D) polar bodies. 
E) organelles. 
A) zygotes. 
B) gametes. 
C) autosomes. 
D) polar bodies. 
E) organelles.

Question 19

A zygote

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A) is formed by the union of two somatic cells. 
B) has only half the full complement of genetic material. 
C) is part of a nucleotide. 
D) undergoes meiosis. 
E) is a fertilized egg. 
A) is formed by the union of two somatic cells. 
B) has only half the full complement of genetic material. 
C) is part of a nucleotide. 
D) undergoes meiosis. 
E) is a fertilized egg.

Question 20

Gametes are

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A) egg and sperm cells. 
B) also called zygotes. 
C) the cellular components of body tissue. 
D) part of prokaryotes. 
E) organelles. 
A) egg and sperm cells. 
B) also called zygotes. 
C) the cellular components of body tissue. 
D) part of prokaryotes. 
E) organelles.

A DNA nucleotide

Describe the human genome project and its scientific importance.

How do DNA and RNA differ in structure and function?

Ribosomes are

Explain what genes are and their function.

Which statement is TRUE of autosomes?

Alleles are

The two strands of a chromosome are joined at a constricted region called the

Explain why the study of genetics is critical to biological anthropology today.

Explain how nondisjunction can occur. Give one example of nondisjunction of the autosomes.

Discuss trisomy and name the only example of it that is compatible with life.

Homeobox genes direct the development of the overall body.

Cells

The protein molecule that occurs in red blood cells and binds to oxygen molecules is called

Describe the technique called polymerase chain reaction.

The Y chromosome

Discuss why DNA is the biological basis of life, and explain some of the scientific evidence showing how all species are ultimately related to one another.

The two basic types of eukaryotic cells are somatic cells and

A zygote

Gametes are

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Exam 3: The Biological Basis of Life

A DNA nucleotide

Describe the human genome project and its scientific importance.

How do DNA and RNA differ in structure and function?

Ribosomes are

Explain what genes are and their function.

Which statement is TRUE of autosomes?

Alleles are

The two strands of a chromosome are joined at a constricted region called the

Explain why the study of genetics is critical to biological anthropology today.

Explain how nondisjunction can occur. Give one example of nondisjunction of the autosomes.

Discuss trisomy and name the only example of it that is compatible with life.

Homeobox genes direct the development of the overall body.

Cells

The protein molecule that occurs in red blood cells and binds to oxygen molecules is called

Describe the technique called polymerase chain reaction.

The Y chromosome

Discuss why DNA is the biological basis of life, and explain some of the scientific evidence showing how all species are ultimately related to one another.

The two basic types of eukaryotic cells are somatic cells and

A zygote

Gametes are

Introduction to Physical Anthropology

The Development of Evolutionary Theory

Heredity and Evolution

Macroevolution: Processes of Vertebrate and Mammalian Evolution

Survey of the Living Primates

Primate Behavior

Overview of the Fossil Primates

Paleoanthropology: Reconstructing Early Hominin Behavior and Ecology

Hominin Origins in Africa

The First Dispersal of the Genus Homo: Homo Erectus and Contemporaries

Premodern Humans

The Origin and Dispersal of Modern Humans

Modern Human Biology: Patterns of Variation

Modern Human Biology: Patterns of Adaptation

Legacies of Human Evolutionary History: Effects on the Human Life Course

The Human Disconnection

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