Biology STAAR Category 2- Genetics

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What is the end product of meiosis?

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4 haploid cells.

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Which molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

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Deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate.

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What is the correct order of the stages of Mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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Why are insertion and deletion (frameshift) mutations so harmful?

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They change all of the codons from the mutation on down the line, which changes the amino acid sequence.

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What are the components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen base.

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What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the difference between haploid and diploid cells?

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Haploid cells have one set of chromosomes, while diploid cells have two sets.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein function.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where amino acids are assembled into proteins.

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What is the process of transcription?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.