Advanced Genetics Fall Final

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What is the original DNA sequence if the mRNA is AUU-GCC-UUA?

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TAA-CGG-AAT

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Transcribe the DNA strand TAC GGA ATC.

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AUG CCU UAG

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What term describes males and females in the same species looking different?

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Phenotypic dimorphism

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What percent of offspring will have Round and Yellow seeds when crossing RRYY x rryy?

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100%

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What are identical halves of a chromosome called?

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Sister chromatids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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Define 'Complex inheritance patterns'.

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Inheritance patterns that do not follow simple Mendelian genetics, including incomplete dominance, codominance, and polygenic inheritance.

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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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What is a genotype?

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The genetic constitution of an individual, represented by alleles.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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What is a phenotype?

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The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

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What is the difference between homozygous and heterozygous?

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Homozygous means having two identical alleles for a trait, while heterozygous means having two different alleles.