Exam 6: Transmission Genetics and the Sources of Genetic Variation

List and describe the three most common parts of a protein-coding eukaryotic gene.

A change in allele frequency at one locus does not result in the change in allele frequency at a second locus. These loci are most likely

What is RNA that directs protein synthesis through the processes of transcription and translation called?

Based on the figure, what generalizations can we make about mutation rates across vastly different taxa? A B

Explain what is meant when we say that mutations occur randomly with respect to fitness.

Which type of point mutation is most likely to have a deleterious effect on an organism's fitness: synonymous, nonsynonymous, or nonsense?

Before pre-mRNA is converted to mRNA, a process known as splicing occurs. At what point during the process of converting DNA into proteins does splicing occur?

When comparing the DNA sequences at a particular locus from two individuals, you notice that an adenine (A) at position 513 in one species is a cytosine (C) in the other species, while all other bases in the gene sequence are the same. This is an example of what type(s) of mutation? Explain your answer.

How do regulatory elements, such as enhancers, affect the expression of a gene in an organisms' phenotype?

Based on the figure shown, which of the following statements is FALSE? A B