Question 1

A single-celled organism with a nucleus is an example of a eukaryote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One of the most common forms of direct DNA analysis is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA sequencing
B)  protein sequencing
C)  cytogenetics
D)  PCRE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Behavioral genetics is the study of how __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior influences genetics
B)  pedigrees are influenced by genetic relationships
C)  phylogenies effect behavior
D)  genetics influence behaviorE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Virtually every cell of the body contains the same copy of DNA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Multicellular organisms have dominated most of the history of life on earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Phylogenetic analysis often employs the methods of molecular genetics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Mitochondria have their own DNA separate from that within the cell's nucleus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

DNA base combinations are always __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  A-T or C-G
B)  A-G or C-T
C)  G-T or A-C
D)  none of theseE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is the perfect metaphor for genes and how they behave?

Accepted Answer

A)  homunculus
B)  recipe
C)  information storage
D)  none of theseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

A basic understanding of heredity __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is a relatively new phenomena
B)  did not happen until we fully understood DNA
C)  can be found in almost all human cultures
D)  requires a thorough understanding of genetics and reproductionE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Describe two chromosomal abnormalities,one due to monosomy and one due to trisomy.

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Monosomy is a chromosomal abnormality wh...

Question 12

Which of the following organelles is responsible for the production of ATP?

Accepted Answer

A)  the nucleus
B)  the endoplasmic reticulum
C)  mitochondria
D)  ribosomesE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Outline the "blueprint" and "recipe" metaphors for genetics.What are the strengths and weaknesses of each?

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The "blueprint" and "recipe" metaphors a...

Question 14

Messenger RNA brings the amino acids to the ribosome to be assembled into protein chains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Proteins are comprised of long chains of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hormones
B)  amino acids
C)  hemoglobin
D)  enzymesE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Outline the life cycle of a somatic cell from prophase to interphase.

Accepted Answer

The life cycle of a somatic cell begins ...

Question 17

Which of the following can be found within the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  mitochondria
B)  ribosomes
C)  RNA
D)  glucoseE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

The basic unit of DNA is a molecule called a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nucleotide
B)  base
C)  thymine
D)  prokaryotic cellE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

A cell's plasma membrane __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  separates the genetic material from the rest of the cell
B)  is a fluid-filled space within a cell
C)  contains a number of structures essential to cellular function
D)  none of theseE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Every cell in an individual's body has the same number of chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Genetics: Cells and Molecules

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Phylogenetic analysis often employs the methods of molecular genetics.

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A basic understanding of heredity __________.

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Messenger RNA brings the amino acids to the ribosome to be assembled into protein chains.

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Every cell in an individual's body has the same number of chromosomes.

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Proteins are comprised of long chains of __________.

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DNA base combinations are always __________.

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