Genetics & Evolution Review

What is the % chance of the offspring being a carrier?

• 25%

• 75%

• 50%

• 0%

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Which amino acid is also known as the "Start" protein?

• Glu

• Tyr

• Met

• Ser

In DNA nitrogenous bases connect to the

• Phosphate group

• Deoxyribose sugar

• Nucleotide

• Amino Acid

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which of the following would show the recessive trait?

• Bb

• yy

• Pp

• CC

What is evolution

• The change of acquired traits over time

• Change in the gene pool of a population over time

• the ability of individuals to adapt to their environment

• Change in the gene pool of individuals over time

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

The fact that birds and humans have the same bone structure in their limbs is an example of...

• Analogous structures

• Homologous structures

• Vestigial structures

• Complicated structures

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Darwin's Finches: all birds descended from a single species of bird but have adapted to have different beaks, eat different food and sing different songs. Which factor would have contributed MOST to the development of the different species?

• Loss of habitat

• Geographic isolation

• Egg size

• predation

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

Which disease is known as "the royal disease"?

• Colour blindness

• Cystic fibrosis

• Huntington's disease

• Haemophilia

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

How many people have haemophilia?

• 3

• 9

• 5

• 4

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

How are individuals 8 & 9 related?

• Partnered/Married

• Mother/son

• Siblings