NC EOC Review: Mendelian Genetics & Gene Expression

A segment of DNA refers to a:

• Gene

• Allele

• Chromosome

• Mutation

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What process takes place during meiosis that produces variations in cells?

• Crossing Over

• Independent Assortment

• Random Assortment

• Intentional Mutations

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What is this structure?

• A single chromosome

• Homologous Chromosomes

• A gene

• A karyotype

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A set of "matching" chromosomes like this are called:

• Homologous

• Clones

• Synonymous

• Mutations

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What structure is indicated at #2?

• Chromatid

• Centromere

• Chromosome

• The long arm

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The centromere (#2) holds each strand of the chromosome together. What is each strand called?

• Homologous

• Chromatin

• Sister Chromatid

• Chromosome

Different forms or versions of a gene are called:

• Traits

• Alleles

• Variants

• Chromosomes

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Which of the following scientists is known for his study of pea plants and is often called the "Father of Modern Genetics?"

• Charles Darwin

• Aristotle

• Carolus Linneaus

• Gregor Mendel

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The original or "parent" generation is called the:

• P generation

• F1 generation

• F2 generation

• F3 generation

The first generation of offspring produced by the parents is called the:

• P generation

• F1 generation

• F2 generation

• F3 generation