Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a correct pairing of nitrogenous bases as is found in the structure of dsDNA?

Accepted Answer

A)  A pairs with C 
B)  A pairs with T 
C)  A pairs with G 
D)  A pairs with A 
A)  A pairs with C 
B)  A pairs with T 
C)  A pairs with G 
D)  A pairs with A

Question 2

Studies that emphasize the passing down of genes and chromosomes from one generation to another are known as studies in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Population genetics 
B)  Hereditary genetics 
C)  Transmission genetics 
D)  Molecular genetics 
E)  None of these 
A)  Population genetics 
B)  Hereditary genetics 
C)  Transmission genetics 
D)  Molecular genetics 
E)  None of these

Question 3

Which of the following is considered a milestone in the field of genetics?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Human Genome Project 
B)  The discovery of the rules of inheritance 
C)  The discovery of the structure of DNA 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these 
A)  The Human Genome Project 
B)  The discovery of the rules of inheritance 
C)  The discovery of the structure of DNA 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these

Question 4

The process in which DNA is used as a template to produce RNA is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Replication 
B)  Transcription 
C)  Translation 
D)  Codon usage 
E)  None of these 
A)  Replication 
B)  Transcription 
C)  Translation 
D)  Codon usage 
E)  None of these

Question 5

Why is DNA considered to be the genetic material in cellular organisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can replicate 
B)  It can direct the function and behavior of an organism 
C)  It can change over time 
D)  It can replicate and it can direct the function and behavior of an organism 
E)  All of these 
A)  It can replicate 
B)  It can direct the function and behavior of an organism 
C)  It can change over time 
D)  It can replicate and it can direct the function and behavior of an organism 
E)  All of these

Question 6

Which of the following is a disease whose treatment or diagnosis has been influenced by the field of genetics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cystic Fibrosis 
B)  Breast Cancer 
C)  Heart Disease 
D)  Diabetes 
E)  All of these 
A)  Cystic Fibrosis 
B)  Breast Cancer 
C)  Heart Disease 
D)  Diabetes 
E)  All of these

Question 7

How have physicians benefited from the study of genetics?

Accepted Answer

Classical genetics has provided physicia

Question 8

How does the study of genetics impact society as a whole?

Accepted Answer

Discoveries from genetics raise deep,dif

Question 9

The process in which RNA is used as a template to produce a polypeptide chain is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Replication 
B)  Transcription 
C)  Translation 
D)  Codon usage 
E)  None of these 
A)  Replication 
B)  Transcription 
C)  Translation 
D)  Codon usage 
E)  None of these

Which of the following is an example of a correct pairing of nitrogenous bases as is found in the structure of dsDNA?

Studies that emphasize the passing down of genes and chromosomes from one generation to another are known as studies in:

Which of the following is considered a milestone in the field of genetics?

The process in which DNA is used as a template to produce RNA is known as:

Why is DNA considered to be the genetic material in cellular organisms?

Which of the following is a disease whose treatment or diagnosis has been influenced by the field of genetics?

How have physicians benefited from the study of genetics?

How does the study of genetics impact society as a whole?

The process in which RNA is used as a template to produce a polypeptide chain is known as:

Cellular Reproduction

Mendelism The Basic Principles Of Inheritance

Extensions Of Mendelism

The Chromosomal Basis Of Mendelism

Variation In Chromosome Number And Structure

Linkage,Crossing Over,And Chromosome Mapping In …

The Genetics Of Bacteria And Their Viruses

DNA And The Molecular Structure Of Chromosomes

Replication Of DNA And Chromosomes

Transcription And RNA Processing

Translation And The Genetic Code

Mutation,DNA Repair,And Recombination

The Techniques Of Molecular Genetics

Genomics

Applications Of Molecular Genetics

Transposable Genetics Elements

Regulation Of Gene Expression In Prokaryotes

Regulation Of Gene Expression In Eukaryotes

The Genetic Control Of Animal Development

The Genetic Basis Of Cancer

Inheritance Of Complex Traits

Population Genetics

Evolutionary Genetics

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Exam 1: The Science Of Genetics

Which of the following is an example of a correct pairing of nitrogenous bases as is found in the structure of dsDNA?

Studies that emphasize the passing down of genes and chromosomes from one generation to another are known as studies in:

Which of the following is considered a milestone in the field of genetics?

The process in which DNA is used as a template to produce RNA is known as:

Why is DNA considered to be the genetic material in cellular organisms?

Which of the following is a disease whose treatment or diagnosis has been influenced by the field of genetics?

How have physicians benefited from the study of genetics?

How does the study of genetics impact society as a whole?

The process in which RNA is used as a template to produce a polypeptide chain is known as:

Cellular Reproduction

Mendelism The Basic Principles Of Inheritance

Extensions Of Mendelism

The Chromosomal Basis Of Mendelism

Variation In Chromosome Number And Structure

Linkage,Crossing Over,And Chromosome Mapping In …

The Genetics Of Bacteria And Their Viruses

DNA And The Molecular Structure Of Chromosomes

Replication Of DNA And Chromosomes

Transcription And RNA Processing

Translation And The Genetic Code

Mutation,DNA Repair,And Recombination

The Techniques Of Molecular Genetics

Genomics

Applications Of Molecular Genetics

Transposable Genetics Elements

Regulation Of Gene Expression In Prokaryotes

Regulation Of Gene Expression In Eukaryotes

The Genetic Control Of Animal Development

The Genetic Basis Of Cancer

Inheritance Of Complex Traits

Population Genetics

Evolutionary Genetics

Filters