Semester 1 Review

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Which biomolecule polymers are held together by peptide bonds?

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Proteins

Front

What microscopic object has genetic material, but no cellular structure, cannot reproduce on its own, and is measured in nanometers?

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Virus

Front

Aa, DD, bB, yy are all examples of what?

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Genotypes

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What are the possible genotypes for a cross that results in TT = 25%, Tt = 50%, tt = 25%?

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TT = 25%, Tt = 50%, tt = 25%.

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What is the genotype for a pea plant heterozygous for round seeds (R) and homozygous recessive for green seeds (y)?

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Rryy

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Define genotype.

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The genetic constitution of an individual, represented by alleles.

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Define phenotype.

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The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype.

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What is a peptide bond?

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A chemical bond formed between two amino acids during protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

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Prokaryotes are unicellular organisms without a nucleus, while eukaryotes have a nucleus and can be unicellular or multicellular.

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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DNA stores genetic information and provides instructions for the development and functioning of living organisms.