Biology Review

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What is hemophilia?

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Hemophilia is a genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, a process needed to stop bleeding.

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What type of symbiotic relationship involves one organism benefiting at the expense of another?

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism (the parasite) benefits while the other (the host) is harmed.

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What is the process of mitosis?

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Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells, each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.

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What is the probability of a child having freckles if both parents are heterozygous for the trait?

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The probability is 75%.

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What happens to habitats when forests are clear cut?

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Many organisms will lose their homes because their habitats have been destroyed.

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What is the role of colchicine in cell division?

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Colchicine disrupts cell division, specifically stopping the process of mitosis.

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Define mutualism in symbiotic relationships.

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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What is the difference between meiosis and mitosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What is a pedigree chart?

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A pedigree chart is a diagram that shows the occurrence and appearance of phenotypes of a particular gene or organism and its ancestors.

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What is the significance of dominant and recessive traits?

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Dominant traits are expressed in the phenotype even if only one allele is present, while recessive traits require two alleles to be expressed.