Biology SOL Review Bonus # 5

Front

What is the process called when DNA code is transferred to mRNA?

Back

Transcription

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Where does transcription occur in a cell?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is the probability of two heterozygous organisms having heterozygous offspring?

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50%

Front

What enzyme speeds up the digestion rate of starch?

Back

Amylase

Front

What are chromosomes that make up a pair, one from each parent, called?

Back

Homologous chromosomes

Front

What is the least likely selective pressure when a group of foxes moves to a new environment?

Back

Decomposers

Front

Define heterozygous.

Back

Having two different alleles for a trait.

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Define homozygous.

Back

Having two identical alleles for a trait.

Front

What is the role of the ribosome in protein synthesis?

Back

It is the site where translation occurs.

Front

What is the function of mRNA?

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To carry the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.