Practice Genes And Chromosomes (2.3) - Genetics and Inheritance - IB MYP Class 10 Sciences (Group 4)

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Question 1.
What is a gene?
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Question 2.
How many chromosomes do humans have?
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Consider how chromosomes are paired.
3Question 3.
What is the primary role of genes?
- To store energy
- To code for proteins
- To assist cell division
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Think about what traits are decided by genes.
4Question 4.
True or False: Humans have 23 chromosomal pairs.
- True
- False
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Consider how many chromosomes we get from each parent.
Question 5.
Consider a gene mutation that alters a single nucleotide. Discuss the potential impacts this may have on protein synthesis and how it could affect traits.
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Think about how slight changes can lead to major differences in protein folding or function.
Question 6.
Analyze how sexual reproduction contributes to genetic variation in a population. Discuss the role of meiosis and chromosome assortment.
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Consider how different combinations of traits can lead to resilient populations.

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