2nd 9 weeks - Midterm - Study Guide flashcards !!

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What is the basic unit of DNA?

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Nucleotide

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Which of the following pairs correctly represents the nucleotide pairing in DNA? Options: Adenine - Cytosine, Guanine - Thymine, Adenine - Thymine, Cytosine - Thymine

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Adenine - Thymine

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What is the primary function of chromosomes in a cell?

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To store genetic information

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Which of the following best describes the structure of DNA? Single helix, Double helix, Triple helix, Quadruple helix

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Double helix

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How do genes influence traits in an organism?

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By coding for proteins

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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Describe the role of the sugar-phosphate backbone in the structure of DNA.

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It stabilizes the DNA structure

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What would happen if a mutation occurred in a gene on a chromosome?

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The trait coded by the gene might change

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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Predict the effect of a change in the sequence of nucleotides in a DNA molecule.

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It could alter the protein produced

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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Analyze how the structure of DNA allows it to be copied accurately.

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The double helix structure allows for easy separation of strands.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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Evaluate the importance of nucleotide pairing in maintaining the integrity of genetic information.

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It ensures that DNA can be replicated accurately.