Question 1

Matching Questions
match each nucleic acid with its description:
-mRNA

Accepted Answer

A) located in the mitochondria 
B) transports amino acids into position 
C) located in the nucleus 
D) copies segments of the genetic code for protein manufacture

Question 2

The basic building blocks of the nucleic acids are:

Accepted Answer

A) amino acids 
B) nucleotides 
C) fatty acids 
D) peptides

Question 3

Matching Questions
match each nucleic acid with its description:
-nDNA

Accepted Answer

A) located in the mitochondria 
B) transports amino acids into position 
C) located in the nucleus 
D) copies segments of the genetic code for protein manufacture

Question 4

Mitosis is the process by which:

Accepted Answer

A) single cell organisms reproduce 
B) growth and replacement of cells occur in multicellular animals 
C) gametes are produced 
D) a and b 
E) all of the above

Question 5

The basic principles of heredity were first worked out by:

Accepted Answer

A) Charles Darwin 
B) Gregor Mendel 
C) Carolus Linnaeus 
D) Jean Lamarck

Question 6

A fundamental principle of modern genetics is:

Accepted Answer

A) pangenesis 
B) the inheritance of acquired characteristics 
C) the blending theory 
D) none of the above

Question 7

The nuclear DNA molecule controls the manufacture of proteins by the following process:

Accepted Answer

A) pieces of the DNA molecule break off and travel to the site of protein manufacture 
B) the appropriate code is copied and transported by messenger RNA to the site of protein manufacture 
C) the appropriate code is copied and transported by transfer RNA to the site of protein manufacture 
D) none of the above

Question 8

Dizygotic twins:

Accepted Answer

A) are always of the same sex 
B) are produced when two zygotes combine 
C) are produced from two different zygotes 
D) a and b

Question 9

Matching Questions
match each phase of mitosis with what occurs during that phase:
-metaphase

Accepted Answer

A) interim period 
B) chromatids pulled to opposite poles 
C) chromosomes become visible 
D) spindle develops 
E) new nuclear membrane forms

Question 10

The construction of karyotypes has become a routine diagnostic medical tool.What kind of information does a karyotype provide?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The construction of karyotypes has become a...

Question 11

Matching Questions
match each genotype with its symbols:
-homozygous recessive

Accepted Answer

A) AA 
B) Aa 
C) aa

Question 12

Matching Questions
match each genotype with its symbols:
-homozygous dominant

Accepted Answer

A) AA 
B) Aa 
C) aa

Question 13

The traits that are inherited as X-linked traits:

Accepted Answer

A) follow simple Mendelian inheritance patterns 
B) affect males more than females 
C) affect females more than males 
D) only affect females

Question 14

Mitochondrial DNA is found in the:

Accepted Answer

A) nucleus of the cell 
B) fat cells only 
C) cytoplasm 
D) X and Y chromosomes

Question 15

Matching Questions
match each phase of mitosis with what occurs during that phase:
-interphase

Accepted Answer

A) interim period 
B) chromatids pulled to opposite poles 
C) chromosomes become visible 
D) spindle develops 
E) new nuclear membrane forms

Question 16

Matching Questions
match each nucleic acid with its description:
-mtDNA

Accepted Answer

A) located in the mitochondria 
B) transports amino acids into position 
C) located in the nucleus 
D) copies segments of the genetic code for protein manufacture

Question 17

A heterozygous genotype would be written as:

Accepted Answer

A) AA 
B) Aa 
C) aa 
D) AA and aa

Question 18

Describe the processes that occur during meiosis that demonstrate the physical basis of independent assortment and segregation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the processes that occur during meiosis...

Question 19

The genetic material is classified chemically as a:

Accepted Answer

A) nucleic acid 
B) protein 
C) carbohydrate 
D) lipid

Question 20

The study of cytogenetics:

Accepted Answer

A) contradicts Mendelian inheritance 
B) is unrelated to Mendelian inheritance 
C) grounds Mendelian genetics in biology 
D) a and b

Exam 2: The Study of Heredity

Matching Questions match each nucleic acid with its description: -mRNA

The basic building blocks of the nucleic acids are:

Matching Questions match each nucleic acid with its description: -nDNA

Mitosis is the process by which:

The basic principles of heredity were first worked out by:

A fundamental principle of modern genetics is:

The nuclear DNA molecule controls the manufacture of proteins by the following process:

Dizygotic twins:

Matching Questions match each phase of mitosis with what occurs during that phase: -metaphase

The construction of karyotypes has become a routine diagnostic medical tool.What kind of information does a karyotype provide?

Matching Questions match each genotype with its symbols: -homozygous recessive

Matching Questions match each genotype with its symbols: -homozygous dominant

The traits that are inherited as X-linked traits:

Mitochondrial DNA is found in the:

Matching Questions match each phase of mitosis with what occurs during that phase: -interphase

Matching Questions match each nucleic acid with its description: -mtDNA

A heterozygous genotype would be written as:

Describe the processes that occur during meiosis that demonstrate the physical basis of independent assortment and segregation.

The genetic material is classified chemically as a:

The study of cytogenetics: