Genetics Pretest/Post test

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What does Mitosis produce?

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Mitosis produces somatic cells.

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What does Meiosis produce?

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Meiosis produces gametes.

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What is a genotype?

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A genotype is the genetic constitution of an individual, represented by alleles.

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What is a Punnett Square used for?

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A Punnett Square is used to predict the genotypes of offspring from parental crosses.

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What are the gametes for BbDd? (Use FOIL)

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The gametes are BD, bD, Bd, and bd.

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What is the difference between diploid and haploid cells?

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Diploid cells have two sets of chromosomes (2n), while haploid cells have one set (n).

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What is the outcome of Mitosis?

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Mitosis results in 2 diploid cells identical to the parent cell.

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What is the process of Transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is Translation in genetics?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes synthesize proteins using mRNA.

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What is the role of alleles in genetics?

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Alleles are different forms of a gene that determine specific traits.