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AP Biology: Unit 5 Review (CED)

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

Meiosis results in _____________ because there is/are _______________.

a)

2 identical haploid cells, 1 round of division

b)

4 identical diploid cells, 2 rounds of division

c)

4 unique haploid cells, 2 rounds of division

d)

2 unique diploid cells, 1 round of division

2.

Which of the following does NOT increase variation in gamete formation?

a)

crossing over

b)

fertilization of gametes

c)

random assortment of chromosomes

d)

condensation of chromatin

3.

This process involves homologous chromatids exchanging genetic material to increase genetic diversity.

a)

crossing over

b)

random fertilization

c)

independent assortment

d)

gene flow

4.

Which of the following does NOT support the concept of common ancestry for all organisms?

a)

DNA/RNA (genetic code) are shared by all living systems

b)

Ribosomes are found in all forms of life

c)

Glycolysis takes place in all organisms

d)

All organisms undergo sexual reproduction

5.

Which of the following best describes the inheritance pattern of the shown pedigree?

a)

Autosomal Dominant

b)

Sex-Linked Dominant

c)

Autosomal Recessive

d)

Sex-Linked Recessive

6.

Which of the following best describes the phenotypic ratio of 6:3:3:2:1:1?

a)

Incomplete dominance & complete dominance on dihybrid cross

b)

Incomplete dominance on dihybrid cross

c)

Complete dominance on dihybrid cross

d)

Epistasis on dihybrid cross

7.

Describe the cause of a cross resulting in greater than 50% parental phenotypes and less then 50% recombinant phenotypes

a)

Genes are linked on the same chromosome

b)

Genes are located on different arms of the same chromosome

c)

Gene are on different chromosomes

d)

Gene are found in different gametes

8.

In animals, traits determine by the mitochondrial DNA are inherited from the _______________.

a)

mother

b)

brother

c)

father

d)

sister

9.

Identify the type of inheritance of the pedigree.

a)

Sex-Linked

b)

Mitochondrial

c)

Autosomal

d)

Random

10.

Snowshoe hares are brown in summer and white in winter, describe this event.

a)

Hares undergo phenotypic plasticity & environment influences gene express

b)

Hares are white in winter due to the snow binding to hair follicles

c)

Hares are brown from exposed dirt in summer

d)

Hares remain hidden in the winter months inhibiting fur darken from sun

11.

Describe the process of nondisjunction.

a)

Homologous chromosomes exchange genetic information

b)

The alignment of the chromosomes on the metaphase plate

c)

Homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids remain attached during anaphase

d)

The process of sperm and egg fusing to create a zygote

12.

When does the process of independent assortment take place?

a)

prophase I

b)

metaphase I

c)

anaphase I

d)

telophase I

13.

When does the process of crossing over take place?

a)

prophase I

b)

metaphase I

c)

anaphase I

d)

telophase I

14.

What phase of meiosis describes the law of segregation?

a)

telophase I

b)

anaphase I

c)

telophase II

d)

anaphase II

15.

Which of the following is the predicted ratio of a testcross with a dihybrid?

a)

9:3:3:1

b)

9:6:1

c)

1:2:1

d)

1:1:1:1

16.

Which of the following is a predicted ratio of a dihybrid cross?

a)

9:3:3:1

b)

9:3:4

c)

1:2:1

d)

1:1:1:1

17.

Describe why a male is more likely to be affected by a sex-linked trait?

a)

Males have only 1 Y chromosome

b)

Females have only 1 Y chromosome

c)

Males have only 1 X chromosome

d)

Females have only 1 X chromosomes