Adv Bio Spring Semester Exam Review

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What is the definition of fitness in an ecological context?

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Fitness refers to an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is a mutation in DNA?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to variations in traits.

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What is an example of an organism?

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A beetle.

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What is taxonomy?

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Taxonomy is the science of describing, classifying, and naming living things.

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What is a silent mutation?

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A silent mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that does not alter the amino acid sequence of a protein.

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What is a substitution mutation?

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A substitution mutation occurs when one base in the DNA sequence is replaced by another base.

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What is a deletion mutation?

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A deletion mutation occurs when one or more bases are removed from the DNA sequence.

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What is an insertion mutation?

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An insertion mutation occurs when one or more bases are added into the DNA sequence.

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What is the role of the muscular system?

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The muscular system is responsible for movement and maintaining posture.

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What is the role of the circulatory system?

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The circulatory system transports nutrients, gases, and wastes throughout the body.