Question 1

A scientist observes two new birds that appear to be morphologically similar. In order to explain these observations, which strategy should the scientist employ as a first step?

Accepted Answer

A)   Propose a hypothesis
B)   Relate structure and function
C)   Analyze data
D)   Use statistics A

Question 2

Which of the following studies the effects of loss-of-function mutations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Population genetics
B)   Transmission genetics
C)   Molecular genetics

Question 3

________ influence the physical appearance of an organism.

Accepted Answer

A)   Morphological traits
B)   Physiological traits
C)   Behavioral traits

Question 4

The basic unit of heredity is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   individual
B)   gene
C)   macromolecule
D)   trait
E)   none of the answers are correct

Question 5

RNA is formed by the process of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   transcription
B)   translation
C)   both transcription and translation
D)   None of the answers are correct A

Question 6

Gene expression involves the process of transcription and translation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Genetic variation is ultimately based upon which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Morphological differences
B)   Small variations in nucleotide sequence of the DNA
C)   Carbohydrate content of the cell
D)   Translation

Question 8

What is the difference between hypothesis testing and discovery-based research?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hypotheses can be validated or invalidated while discovery-based research relies more on collection and analysis of data without a hypothesis.
B)   Discovery-based science can be validated or invalidated while hypothesis based research relies more on collection and analysis of data.
C)   There is only one type of experimental approach, both terms describe the same approach.
D)   Hypothesis-based research results in believable science while discovery-based research results in unreliable conclusions.

Question 9

Which of the following studies how the forces of nature have influenced the spread of traits?

Accepted Answer

A)   Population genetics
B)   Transmission genetics
C)   Molecular genetics

Question 10

________ is the use of a gene sequence to synthesize a functional protein.

Accepted Answer

A)   Loss-of-function mutation
B)   Gene expression
C)   The human genome project
D)   Proteomics
E)   None of the answers are correct

Question 11

Three populations of an organism, each with drastically different external markings, but still members of the same species, would be called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   homologs
B)   mutants
C)   communities
D)   alleles
E)   morphs

Question 12

A cell that makes up the body structure of an organism and is diploid is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a gamete
B)   a somatic cell
C)   an allele
D)   rare
E)   a sperm cell

Question 13

Which of the following began with the work of Gregor Mendel in the 19th century?

Accepted Answer

A)   Population genetics
B)   Transmission genetics
C)   Molecular genetics

Question 14

A variation of a gene is called a(n)  ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   species
B)   morph
C)   genome
D)   allele
E)   proteome

Question 15

The study of the processes of transcription and translation is at the ________ level of biological organization.

Accepted Answer

A)   population
B)   organismal
C)   cellular
D)   molecular

Question 16

Which of the following acts to accelerate chemical reactions in a cell?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nucleic acids
B)   Lipids
C)   Carbohydrates
D)   Enzymes
E)   None of the answers are correct D

Question 17

Which of the following studies the relationship between genetic variation and the environment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Population genetics
B)   Transmission genetics
C)   Molecular genetics

Question 18

The changes in the genetic makeup of a population over time is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   homologous recombination
B)   model organisms studies
C)   genetic crosses
D)   biological evolution
E)   hypothesis testing

Question 19

The building blocks of DNA are the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   amino acids
B)   carbohydrates
C)   enzymes
D)   nucleotides
E)   lipids

Question 20

Both genes and the ________ influence the traits of an organism.

Accepted Answer

A)   genome
B)   environment
C)   population

Exam 1: Overview of Genetics

A scientist observes two new birds that appear to be morphologically similar. In order to explain these observations, which strategy should the scientist employ as a first step?

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Which of the following studies the effects of loss-of-function mutations?

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________ influence the physical appearance of an organism.

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The basic unit of heredity is the ________.

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RNA is formed by the process of ________.

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Gene expression involves the process of transcription and translation.

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Genetic variation is ultimately based upon which of the following?

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What is the difference between hypothesis testing and discovery-based research?

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Which of the following studies how the forces of nature have influenced the spread of traits?

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________ is the use of a gene sequence to synthesize a functional protein.

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Three populations of an organism, each with drastically different external markings, but still members of the same species, would be called ________.

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A cell that makes up the body structure of an organism and is diploid is ________.

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Which of the following began with the work of Gregor Mendel in the 19th century?

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A variation of a gene is called a(n) ________.

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The study of the processes of transcription and translation is at the ________ level of biological organization.

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Which of the following acts to accelerate chemical reactions in a cell?

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Which of the following studies the relationship between genetic variation and the environment?

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The changes in the genetic makeup of a population over time is called ________.

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The building blocks of DNA are the ________.

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Both genes and the ________ influence the traits of an organism.

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