living environment regents review

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A section of DNA on a chromosome makes up a ____________.

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Gene

Front

Predicting values that fall within the range of data points taken is called ____________.

Back

Interpolate

Front

What causes abnormal mitotic cell division leading to cancerous growths?

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A gene mutation

Front

If there are 12 bases in DNA, how many amino acids will you get?

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4

Front

What direction does a microscope turn the object you are viewing?

Back

Upside down and backwards

Front

What is the basic unit of heredity in living organisms?

Back

Gene

Front

What is the process by which DNA is copied to RNA?

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Transcription

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

Back

They translate mRNA into amino acids.

Front

What is the function of a vaccine?

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To stimulate the immune system to recognize and fight pathogens.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical cells; meiosis results in four genetically diverse cells.