Practice Molecular Basis Of Inheritance (2) - Chapter 2: Genetics and Evolution

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Question 1.
What is the role of DNA in inheritance?
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Think about what makes you similar to your parents.
Question 2.
Name the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA.
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A-T and C-G.
3Question 3.
What did Griffith's experiment demonstrate?
- A. DNA is the genetic material
- B. Transformation principle
- C. RNA carries genetic information
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Recall what transformation means in terms of bacterial traits.
4Question 4.
True or False: RNA contains thymine.
- True
- False
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Think about the differences between RNA and DNA.
Question 5.
Describe how mutations can affect genetic information and give an example of one mutation that leads to a genetic disorder.
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Consider how even a small change in the DNA sequence can have large effects.
Question 6.
Analyze the implications of DNA fingerprinting in criminal investigations and paternity cases.
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Think about the uniqueness of DNA and its use in forensics.

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