Biology EOC Practice

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What can be inferred about the relationship between marine worms and mollusks that share similar larval stages during development?

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They share a common ancestor.

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What conclusion can be drawn when a freshwater plant, Elodea, produces bubbles in direct light?

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Bubbles of oxygen were produced as a result of photosynthesis.

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What is the role of DNA in the production of proteins?

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DNA contains the instructions used to make proteins.

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What amino acid sequence can be coded from the DNA sequence CAG TAG CGA?

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Valine - Isoleucine - Alanine.

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What is a phenotype?

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A phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, such as blue eyes.

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What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of a common ancestor in evolutionary biology?

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It suggests that different species have diverged from a shared lineage over time.

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How does the structure of DNA relate to its function in protein synthesis?

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The sequence of nucleotides in DNA determines the sequence of amino acids in proteins.

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What are the two main stages of protein synthesis?

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Transcription and translation.

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, while phenotype refers to the observable traits.