Question 1

What is the difference between genetic dissection and genome sequencing?

Accepted Answer

A) Genetic dissection studies a single gene at a time while genome sequencing can study all the genes in a genome at once. 
B) Genetic dissection studies all the genes at a time while genome sequencing can study only one gene at a time. 
C) It is essential that mutations are available for genetic dissection and mutations are of no use in the study of genomes by genome sequencing. 
D) The genetic dissection approach requires only wild type animals while the study of genomes by genomic sequencing requires mutants. 
A) Genetic dissection studies a single gene at a time while genome sequencing can study all the genes in a genome at once. 
B) Genetic dissection studies all the genes at a time while genome sequencing can study only one gene at a time. 
C) It is essential that mutations are available for genetic dissection and mutations are of no use in the study of genomes by genome sequencing. 
D) The genetic dissection approach requires only wild type animals while the study of genomes by genomic sequencing requires mutants. A

Question 2

One potential problem of allowing the genomic sequences of individuals to become widely available is that it may lead to

Accepted Answer

A) discrimination by insurance companies. 
B) worse treatment options. 
C) prohibitive cost for people becoming worried about their futures. 
D) pharmaceutical companies using the data without paying the individual for the information. 
A) discrimination by insurance companies. 
B) worse treatment options. 
C) prohibitive cost for people becoming worried about their futures. 
D) pharmaceutical companies using the data without paying the individual for the information. A

Question 3

What is one statement that would support the theory that all organisms are related?

Accepted Answer

A) The genetic code is almost universal. 
B) All flies have 2 wings. 
C) Eukaryotes have mitochondria. 
D) Prokaryotes have circular chromosomes. 
A) The genetic code is almost universal. 
B) All flies have 2 wings. 
C) Eukaryotes have mitochondria. 
D) Prokaryotes have circular chromosomes. A

Question 4

Currently, what kinds of information can be obtained from sequencing an individual's genome?

Accepted Answer

A) If they carry any genes that might predispose them to a disease such as cancer. 
B) If they carry any genes that will predispose them to criminal activity. 
C) Information that psychiatrists can use to predict personality and behavior. 
D) Information that will accurately predict the life span of an individual. 
A) If they carry any genes that might predispose them to a disease such as cancer. 
B) If they carry any genes that will predispose them to criminal activity. 
C) Information that psychiatrists can use to predict personality and behavior. 
D) Information that will accurately predict the life span of an individual.

Question 5

A genome can be best described as

Accepted Answer

A) a segment of DNA that codes for a protein. 
B) DNA associated with proteins 
C) an A-T or G-C nucleotide pair. 
D) all the genes in a cell 
A) a segment of DNA that codes for a protein. 
B) DNA associated with proteins 
C) an A-T or G-C nucleotide pair. 
D) all the genes in a cell

Question 6

How does DNA structure relate to its function?

Accepted Answer

A) The order of the amino acids in the DNA strand code for the nucleotides found in proteins. 
B) All proteins are coded for from only one of the two strands of DNA. 
C) How tightly the DNA strands are coiled dictate the amino acid sequence of the proteins that are produced from the genes. 
D) The order of the nucleotides in a gene dictate the amino acid sequence of the proteins that are produced from the genes. 
A) The order of the amino acids in the DNA strand code for the nucleotides found in proteins. 
B) All proteins are coded for from only one of the two strands of DNA. 
C) How tightly the DNA strands are coiled dictate the amino acid sequence of the proteins that are produced from the genes. 
D) The order of the nucleotides in a gene dictate the amino acid sequence of the proteins that are produced from the genes.

Question 7

What is the difference between the structure of DNA and proteins?

Accepted Answer

A) DNA is composed of amino acids and proteins are composed of nucleotides. 
B) DNA is composed of the 4 nucleotides A, G, C and T while proteins are composed of the 4 nucleotides A, G, C and U 
C) DNA is composed of nucleotides and proteins are composed of amino acids 
D) DNA is composed of 10 different amino acids while proteins are composed of 20 different amino acids 
A) DNA is composed of amino acids and proteins are composed of nucleotides. 
B) DNA is composed of the 4 nucleotides A, G, C and T while proteins are composed of the 4 nucleotides A, G, C and U 
C) DNA is composed of nucleotides and proteins are composed of amino acids 
D) DNA is composed of 10 different amino acids while proteins are composed of 20 different amino acids

Question 8

Most recently what technical advancement has accelerated the study of genomes?

Accepted Answer

A) The ability to sequence large complex genomes rapidly and economically. 
B) The ability to isolate and sequence individual genes. 
C) The ability to screen for mutations in individual genes. 
D) The ability to determine the expression of all the mRNAs in a single cell. 
A) The ability to sequence large complex genomes rapidly and economically. 
B) The ability to isolate and sequence individual genes. 
C) The ability to screen for mutations in individual genes. 
D) The ability to determine the expression of all the mRNAs in a single cell.

Question 9

New genes are thought to arise by which mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A) Duplication followed by mutation of one of the copies. 
B) Mating of two highly related species. 
C) Duplication without mutation of any of the copies. 
D) Mating of two species that are not related. 
A) Duplication followed by mutation of one of the copies. 
B) Mating of two highly related species. 
C) Duplication without mutation of any of the copies. 
D) Mating of two species that are not related.

Question 10

What is the difference between the function of DNA and the function of proteins?

Accepted Answer

A) DNA acts as the effector molecule while proteins store information. 
B) Both molecules store information DNA in the order of its nucleetoides and proteins in the order of amino acids 
C) DNA acts to store information while proteins are the effector molecules. 
D) DNA provides structure to the cell while proteins act as enzymes 
A) DNA acts as the effector molecule while proteins store information. 
B) Both molecules store information DNA in the order of its nucleetoides and proteins in the order of amino acids 
C) DNA acts to store information while proteins are the effector molecules. 
D) DNA provides structure to the cell while proteins act as enzymes

Question 11

Changes in protein expression can alter gene function since

Accepted Answer

A) changes in expression can alter regulatory networks. 
B) low levels of protein mean that the protein can sustain mutations more readily without any harm to the cell. 
C) high levels of protein mean that the protein can sustain mutations more readily without any harm to the cell. 
D) the cell responds only to high levels of protein. 
A) changes in expression can alter regulatory networks. 
B) low levels of protein mean that the protein can sustain mutations more readily without any harm to the cell. 
C) high levels of protein mean that the protein can sustain mutations more readily without any harm to the cell. 
D) the cell responds only to high levels of protein.

What is the difference between genetic dissection and genome sequencing?

One potential problem of allowing the genomic sequences of individuals to become widely available is that it may lead to

What is one statement that would support the theory that all organisms are related?

Currently, what kinds of information can be obtained from sequencing an individual's genome?

A genome can be best described as

How does DNA structure relate to its function?

What is the difference between the structure of DNA and proteins?

Most recently what technical advancement has accelerated the study of genomes?

New genes are thought to arise by which mechanism?

What is the difference between the function of DNA and the function of proteins?

Changes in protein expression can alter gene function since

Mendels Principles of Heredity

Extensions to Mendels Laws

The Chromosome Theory of Inheritance

Linkage, Recombination, and the Mapping of Genes on Chromosomes

DNA Structure, Replication, and Recombination

Anatomy and Function of a Gene: Dissection Through Mutation

Gene Expression: The Flow of Information From DNA to RNA to Protein

Digital Analysis of Genomes

Analyzing Genomic Information

The Eukaryotic Chromosome

Chromosomal Rearrangements and Changes in Chromosome Number

Bacterial Genetics

Organellar Inheritance

Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes

Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes

Manipulating the Genomes of Eukaryotes

The Genetic Analysis of Development

The Genetics of Cancer

Variation and Selection in Populations

Genetics of Complex Traits

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Exam 1: Genetics: The Study of Biological Information

What is the difference between genetic dissection and genome sequencing?

One potential problem of allowing the genomic sequences of individuals to become widely available is that it may lead to

What is one statement that would support the theory that all organisms are related?

Currently, what kinds of information can be obtained from sequencing an individual's genome?

A genome can be best described as

How does DNA structure relate to its function?

What is the difference between the structure of DNA and proteins?

Most recently what technical advancement has accelerated the study of genomes?

New genes are thought to arise by which mechanism?

What is the difference between the function of DNA and the function of proteins?

Changes in protein expression can alter gene function since

Mendels Principles of Heredity

Extensions to Mendels Laws

The Chromosome Theory of Inheritance

Linkage, Recombination, and the Mapping of Genes on Chromosomes

DNA Structure, Replication, and Recombination

Anatomy and Function of a Gene: Dissection Through Mutation

Gene Expression: The Flow of Information From DNA to RNA to Protein

Digital Analysis of Genomes

Analyzing Genomic Information

The Eukaryotic Chromosome

Chromosomal Rearrangements and Changes in Chromosome Number

Bacterial Genetics

Organellar Inheritance

Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes

Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes

Manipulating the Genomes of Eukaryotes

The Genetic Analysis of Development

The Genetics of Cancer

Variation and Selection in Populations

Genetics of Complex Traits

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