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If the diploid number of an organism is 36, how many chromosomes are found in a gamete?

• 36
• 72
• 18
• Not enough information

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Which phrase best describes cancer?

• absence of cyclins
• multiple gene mutations
• uncontrolled cell growth
• precesnce of genetic defects

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The DNA profiles in the figure represent four different individuals. Which of the following statements is consistent with the results?

• B is the child of A and C.

• C is the child of A and B.

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Which of the following statements about levels of biodiversity is correct?

• Genetic biodiversity is a measure of the total number of genes in a community.

• A narrow distribution of habitats leads to an increase in species diversity.

• Global hotspots are areas where species diversity is thriving due to habitat restoration.

• A population with high genetic biodiversity is better able to respond to environmental stressors.

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DNA molecule segment is : TTACGCAAG
The mutated DNA segment is TTACGCAAC. This is an example of ___ mutation.

• Base Substitution
• Base Insertion
• Base Inversion
• Translocation

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A substitution mutation that has no effect

on amino acids sequence

• Insertion Mutation

• Translocation

• Silent Mutation

• Deletion Mutation

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Are all mutations bad?

• Yes
• No

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What are genetically modified (GM) organisms and GM foods?

• Foods or organisms with better taste
• Foods or organisms grown in the USA, only
• Foods or organisms with DNA modified in a way that doesn't occur naturally
• Food and organisms that have been injected with hormones

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Which of the following would result in a frameshift mutation?

• Insertions only
• Substitution only
• Deletion only
• Insertions and Deletions

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A segment of DNA produces methionine, threonine, histidine, aspartate, and glycine when translated. A substitution mutation occurs and causes the sythesis of the segment shown. Which is the new peptide chain when the new DNA segment is translated?

• methionine, leucine, histidine, aspartate, glycine
• methionine, phenylalanine, histidine, aspartate, glycine
• Methionine, proline, histidine, aspartate, glycine
• methionine, serine, histidine, aspartate, glycine

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