Melanin Storyline Review

Front

What is the location in the cell for translation?

Back

Ribosome

Front

What is a selective pressure?

Back

A factor in the environment that changes the ability of an organism to survive.

Front

How many amino acids are coded for by the nucleotide sequence ATG GGA ACT CCA?

Back

4

Front

What is the evolutionary benefit of light skin in northern latitudes?

Back

Easier vitamin D production.

Front

What does overproduction of offspring lead to?

Back

Competition for limited resources.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in cells?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

Define natural selection.

Back

The process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Front

What is the function of melanin in the skin?

Back

Melanin protects the skin from UV radiation.

Front

Explain the concept of adaptation in biology.

Back

Adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

Front

What is folate, and why is it important?

Back

Folate is a B-vitamin important for cell division and is protected by darker skin from UV radiation.