Bio - Unit 5

What type of plants did Mendel use in his experiments?

• Hybrid corn plants

• Purebred pea plants

• Wild sunflower plants

• Genetically modified wheat plants

Which of the following is a possible phenotype in the given example?

• Purple and tall

• White and tall

• Purple and short

• Yellow and short

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What is nondisjunction?

• A chromosome mutation that results in the correct separation of chromosomes

• A chromosome mutation that results from chromosomes not separating correctly during anaphase, causing the wrong number of chromosomes in the resulting gametes

• A chromosome mutation that results in the duplication of chromosomes

• A chromosome mutation that results in the inversion of chromosomes

Which term describes a chart used to trace a trait through a family tree?

• Mutation

• Pedigree

• Translocation

• Duplication

Which process involves inserting a normal gene to fix a genetic issue?

• Gene cloning

• Transformation

• Gene therapy

• CRISPR

What is the primary function of transformation in genetic engineering?

• Amplifying DNA

• Editing genes

• Inserting recombinant DNA into host cells

• Cloning genes

Which technique is crucial for understanding the genetics behind many diseases?

• Gel electrophoresis

• Gene therapy

• CRISPR

• Transformation

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What does gel electrophoresis separate DNA fragments based on?

• Color

• Molecular size and abundance

• Temperature

• pH level

What are stem cells?

• Cells that are fully differentiated

• Undifferentiated cells that have the potential to become anything

• Cells that only form muscle tissue

• Cells that are only found in plants

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Why is genetic engineering possible?

• Because of advanced computer technology

• Due to the ability to map entire genomes

• Because of increased funding in science

• Due to natural evolution

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