EOC Review LS Bio 1.5, 9.0 & 10.0 Standards_December 10, 2024

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What provides the most reliable evidence of common ancestry for species?

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Nucleotide sequences provide the most reliable evidence of common ancestry for species.

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How does DNA contribute to protein formation?

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DNA gives instructions for the amino acid sequence in proteins.

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What is the amino acid sequence produced from the mRNA segment AUG CUA GUG AAA?

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Methionine-Leucine-Valine-Lysine is the amino acid sequence produced.

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What explains the genetic change in Europe's population after the bubonic plague?

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The mutated receptor protein was selected for during the outbreak, increasing its frequency in the population.

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What may happen to bacteria after a patient takes medication for strep throat?

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The bacteria may develop resistance to the medication and continue to reproduce.

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Define homologous structures.

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Homologous structures are anatomical features in different species that share a common ancestry.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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Explain the concept of natural selection.

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Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to variations in traits.

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Define antibiotic resistance.

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Antibiotic resistance is the ability of bacteria to survive and reproduce despite the presence of antibiotic medications.