B25 10-12

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What is the passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring called?

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Heredity

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What process involves the synthesis of RNA from a DNA template?

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Transcription

Front

What is a string of amino acids called?

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Polypeptide

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What is the process of synthesizing a protein from mRNA called?

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Translation

Front

True or False: Crossing over happens during meiosis to increase genetic variation.

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True

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What are the segments of DNA that code for proteins called?

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Genes

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What is the process of cell division that results in four genetically unique gametes?

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Meiosis

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What is the molecule that carries genetic information from the nucleus to the ribosome?

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mRNA (messenger RNA)

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from amino acids.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.