Genetics and Molecular Biology Flashcard for 10th Grade

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What is an allele?

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A variant of a gene

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Which of the following best describes amino acids?

Back

They are molecules that combine to form proteins.

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In DNA, which base pairs with thymine?

Back

Adenine

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What is the primary function of helicase during DNA replication?

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To separate double-stranded DNA into single strands

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Which term describes the genetic makeup of an organism?

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Genotype

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What is meiosis?

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A type of cell division that produces gametes

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of RNA? It is usually single-stranded, It contains the base uracil, It is composed of nucleotides, It always forms a double helix structure

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It always forms a double helix structure

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What is the main function of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins

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What is gene expression?

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The process of making proteins from DNA code

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Which term describes having two different versions of the same gene?

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Heterozygous