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AP Bio Review Reimund

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 2hrs 2mins

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1.

Within a forest ecosystem, there is a large amount of the diversity among members of a warbler species. Of the following stages of meiosis illustrated for a typical cell, which contributes most to diversity among the warblers?

a)

C

b)

A

c)

D

d)

B

2.

Friedreich’s ataxia is an inherited disorder. Friedreich’s ataxia is caused by an insertion mutation in a non-coding portion of the FXN gene where a GAA triplet is repeated hundreds of times. The FXN gene encodes the protein frataxin. A pedigree of a family with members affected by this disorder is shown in Figure 1 below. Based on the data from the pedigree, which of the following BEST describes the inheritance pattern?

a)

Autosomal dominant

b)

Autosomal recessive

c)

Sex-linked dominant

d)

Sex-linked recessive

3.

The probability that individual III-5 will develop Friedreich’s ataxia is closest to which of the following?

a)

25%

b)

50%

c)

0%

d)

75%

4.

The researchers calculate a Chi-square value of 4.6 and choose a significance level of p=.05 DF of 4= 9.48. Which of the following statements BEST completes the Chi-square goodness-of-fit test?

a)

The null hypothesis can be rejected because the chi-square value is less than the critical value

b)

The null hypothesis can be rejected because the chi-square value is greater than the critical value

c)

The null hypothesis cannot be rejected because the chi-square value is greater than the critical value

d)

The null hypothesis cannot be rejected because the chi-square value is less than the critical value

5.

During prophase I, replicated homologous chromosomes pair up and undergo synapsis (crossing over). Figure 4-model of crossing over between homologous chromosomes, indicating cross over rate of selected loci. What testable question is generated regarding synapsis and genetic variability in Figure 4?

a)

Is the distance between two gene loci related to crossover rate?

b)

Is crossing over inhibited by methylation?

c)

Is crossing over promoted by methylation?

d)

Does crossing over occur more often in some chromosomes than in others?

6.

Which of the following BEST describes the likely mode of inheritance for the eye-color gene?

a)

The eye color gene is likely autosome because more females have sepia eyes than males do.

b)

The eye-color gene is likely autosomal because males and females have similar phenotype ratios.

c)

The eye-color gene is likely sex-linked because the males and females have similar phenotype ratios.

d)

The eye-color gene is likely sex-linked because the males and females display both phenotypes.

7.

Assume that genes A and B are not linked. If the probability of allele A in a gamete is ½ and the probability of allele B in a gamete is ½, then the probability that both A and B are in the same gamete is:

a)

1/2 * 1/2

b)

1/2 - 1/2

c)

1/2 / 1/2

d)

1/2 + 1/2

8.

Which of the following occurs in ALL species of living organisms and may lead to an increase in genetic variation?

a)

alternative splicing of mRNA

b)

mutations in the genome

c)

crossing-over in mitosis

d)

random assortment of chromosomes

9.

Which of the following questions about genetic diversity could most appropriately be answered by the analysis of the model in Figure 5?

a)

Does DNA methylation prevent independent assortment during metaphase II?

b)

How does the independent assortment of the two sets of homologous chromosomes increase genetic diversity?

c)

Does crossing-over generate more genetic diversity than the fusion of gametes does?

d)

Do daughter cells that are not genetically identical to parent cells produce viable gametes?

10.

The diagram above depicts a karyotype of an individual human. Which of the following statements concerning the karyotype in the diagram is true?

a)

the diagram indicates a mechanism for increasing genetic diversity in subsequent generations.

b)

the diagram indicates Downs syndrome, a genetic condition.

c)

The diagram illustrates a genetic condition called Turners syndrome

d)

the diagram illustrates the results of nondisjunction during gamete formation.

11.

In sweet plants, purple flower color is dominant over red flower color and long pollen grain shape is dominant over round pollen grain shape. Two sweet pea plants that are heterozygous for both flower color and pollen shape are crossed with one another. A geneticist is surprised to observe that there are far fewer round, purple offspring and long, red offspring than were predicted by the 9:3:3:1 expected phenotypic ratio. Which of the following statements provides the most reasonable prediction to account for the deviation from the expected results?

a)

In sweet plants, the gene for flower color and the gene for pollen grain shape are genetically linked.

b)

Several mutations occurred spontaneously producing a deviation from the expected phenotypic ratios of the offspring.

c)

In sweet plants, the genes for flower color and for pollen grain shape both exhibit codominance.

d)

The genes for flower color and pollen grain shape are inherited independently because of the law of independent assortment.

12.

If the normal spermatogenesis is disrupted, the gametes can have different chromosomes than expected. Which of the following is the most likely cause of one of the four gametes having two X chromosomes and one having neither an X nor a Y chromosome?

a)

nondisjunction of the X chromosome during meiosis II

b)

nondisjunction of the Y chromosome during meiosis II

c)

nondisjunction of the chromosomes during meiosis I

d)

nondisjunction of both the X and Y chromosomes during meiosis II

13.

A researcher is crossing two organisms that are heterozygous for three Mendelian, unlinked traits (XxYyZz). Which of the following is the fraction of offspring predicted to have the genotype xxyyzz?

a)

1/16

b)

1/64

c)

1/8

d)

1/32

14.

In humans, red-green color blindness is a sex-linked recessive trait. If a man and woman produce a color-blind son, which of the following MUST be true?

a)

Both parents carry the allele for color blindness

b)

Neither parent carries the allele for color blindness

c)

The mother carries the allele for color blindness

d)

The father is color blind

15.

In peas, the trait for tall plants is dominant (T) and the trait for short plants is recessive (t). The trait for yellow seed color is dominant (Y) and the trait for green seed color is recessive (y). A cross between two plants results in 296 tall, yellow plants and 104 tall, green plants. Which of the following are most likely to be the genotypes of the parents?

a)

TTYY x TTYY

b)

TtYy x TtYy

c)

TTYy x TTYy

d)

TTyy x TTYy

16.

The mean number of fruit flies per student that are homozygous recessive for both genes is closest to which of the following?

a)

89.75

b)

22.75

c)

18.5

d)

29.0

17.

In snapdragons, flower color exhibits incomplete dominance. Red flowers (RR) crossed with white flowers (WW) produce all pink flowers (RW). If two pink flowers are crossed, which of the following best predicts the phenotypic ratio of the offspring?

a)

3 red : 1 white

b)

100% pink

c)

1 red : 3 white

d)

1 red : 2 pink : 1 white

18.

In humans, blood type is controlled by three alleles: IA, IB, and i. A person with blood type AB mates with a person who has blood type O. What is the probability that their child will have blood type A?

a)

50%

b)

0%

c)

100%

d)

75%

19.

Two genetically identical mice are raised in different environments. Mouse A is fed a high-fat diet and becomes obese, while Mouse B remains lean on a balanced diet. Which of the following best explains the difference in phenotype?

a)

Nondisjunction occurred during meiosis

b)

Environmental factors altered gene expression without changing DNA sequence

c)

Independent assortment caused different traits

d)

A mutation occurred in Mouse A

20.

Two organisms are heterozygous for two independently assorting traits (AaBb × AaBb). What is the probability that an offspring will be homozygous recessive for both traits?

a)

1/8

b)

1

c)

1/16

d)

1/4

21.

In pea plants, yellow seed color (Y) is dominant over green seed color (y), and round seed shape (R) is dominant over wrinkled seed shape (r). Two plants that are heterozygous for both traits are crossed. Which of the following best represents the expected phenotypic ratio of the offspring?

a)

3:1

b)

9:3:3:1

c)

1:2:1

d)

1:1:1:1

22.

A model showing the cells in Anaphase I and Anaphase II of meiosis during a nondisjunction event is shown in Figure 1. Which of the following best predicts the effect of the chromosomal segregation error shown in Figure 1?

a)

Half the resulting gametes will have an extra chromosome and the other half will be missing a chromosome.

b)

All of the resulting gametes will be missing a chromosome.

c)

All of the resulting gametes will have an extra chromosome.

d)

Half the resulting gametes will have the correct number of chromosomes, and the other half will have an incorrect number of chromosomes.

23.

What type of inheritance is characterized by one dominant allele masking the effect of a recessive allele?

a)

Autosomal Dominant inheritance

b)

Autosomal Recessive inheritance

c)

X-linked Dominant inheritance

d)

X-linked Recessive inheritance

24.

At the end of which round of meiosis is the cell haploid?

a)

Meiosis I

b)

Meiosis II

c)

Prophase I

d)

Metaphase II

25.

What is a mutation?

a)

A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in traits.

b)

A process of cell division that results in two identical cells.

c)

A type of genetic engineering used to create new species.

d)

An environmental factor that causes changes in an organism's behavior.

26.

What are alleles?

a)

Different forms of a chromosome

b)

Different versions of a gene that can produce variations in traits.

c)

The physical location of a gene on a chromosome

d)

The process by which traits are passed from parents to offspring.

27.

Define autosomal recessive inheritance.

a)

Autosomal recessive inheritance requires one copy of a dominant allele for the trait to be expressed.

b)

Autosomal recessive inheritance requires two copies of a recessive allele for the trait to be expressed.

c)

Autosomal recessive inheritance occurs only in males.

d)

Autosomal recessive inheritance can be expressed with only one copy of a recessive allele.

28.

What is the significance of crossing over during meiosis?

a)

It increases genetic diversity by exchanging genetic material between homologous chromosomes.

b)

It ensures that all daughter cells are genetically identical.

c)

It prevents mutations from occurring during DNA replication.

d)

It allows for the repair of damaged DNA strands.

29.

What is the function of DNA?

a)

DNA provides energy for cellular processes.

b)

DNA acts as a catalyst for biochemical reactions.

c)

DNA stores and transmits genetic information necessary for the growth, development, and reproduction of organisms.

d)

DNA helps in the digestion of food.

30.

What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

a)

Genotype refers to the observable traits, while phenotype refers to the genetic makeup.

b)

Genotype refers to the genetic makeup, while phenotype refers to the observable traits.

c)

Genotype and phenotype are the same thing.

d)

Genotype refers to the environmental influences on traits, while phenotype refers to the genetic makeup.

31.

How many rounds of division occur in meiosis?

a)

1 round of division

b)

2 rounds of division

c)

3 rounds of division

d)

4 rounds of division

32.

What is the purpose of a Punnett square?

a)

To predict the genotypes and phenotypes of offspring from genetic crosses.

b)

To determine the age of an organism.

c)

To measure the height of plants in a garden.

d)

To analyze the behavior of animals in their habitat.

33.

What is sex-linked inheritance?

a)

A type of inheritance that only occurs in females.

b)

Genes located on sex chromosomes that affect traits differently in males and females.

c)

Inheritance patterns that are not influenced by sex chromosomes.

d)

A form of inheritance that only affects physical traits.

34.

What is the role of meiosis in sexual reproduction?

a)

Meiosis produces gametes (sperm and eggs) with half the number of chromosomes.

b)

Meiosis is responsible for the replication of DNA before cell division.

c)

Meiosis helps in the repair of damaged tissues in the body.

d)

Meiosis is a process that occurs only in asexual reproduction.

35.

What is the difference between haploid and diploid cells?

a)

Haploid cells have two sets of chromosomes, while diploid cells have one set.

b)

Haploid cells have one set of chromosomes, while diploid cells have two sets.

c)

Haploid cells are found in somatic cells, while diploid cells are found in gametes.

d)

Haploid cells are larger than diploid cells.

36.

A mutation in the mitochondrial DNA is from

a)

Father

b)

Mother

c)

Both parents

d)

Neither random occurrence

37.

Assuming complete dominance, what are the parents if the offspring have a 1:1 ratio?

a)

Homozygous recessive and heterozygous

b)

Homozygous recessive and homozygous dominant

c)

Heterozygous and homozygous dominant

d)

Heterozygous and heterozygous

38.

The type of inheritance where the phenotype is intermediate

a)

Codominance

b)

Complete dominance

c)

Incomplete dominance

39.

With linked genes, how do recombinants form?

a)

Crossing over

b)

Independent assortment

c)

Random fertilization

d)

Transformation

40.

For incomplete dominance, what phenotypic ratio do you expect in monohybrid cross?

Monohybrid by definition means two parents are heterozygous.

a)

1:1:1:1

b)

1:2:1

c)

3:1

d)

4:0

41.

What type of inheritance?

a)

Autosomal Dominant

b)

Autosomal Recessive

c)

Sex-Linked Dominant

d)

Sex-linked Recessive

42.

If the normal spermatogenesis is disrupted, the gametes can have different chromosomes than expected. Which of the following is the most likely cause of one of the four gametes having two X chromosomes and one having neither an X nor a Y chromosome?

a)

nondisjunction of the X chromosome during meiosis II

b)

nondisjunction of the Y chromosome during meiosis II

c)

nondisjunction of the chromosomes during meiosis I

d)

nondisjunction of both the X and Y chromosomes during meiosis II

43.
A male shark has 40 chromosomes in each of its sperm. How many would be present in its body cells?
a)
20
b)
40
c)
80
d)
160
44.
Fruit fly body cells have 8 chromosomes. After mitosis, you would expect a resulting fruit fly daughter cell to have ...
a)
16 chromosomes.
b)
46 chromosomes.
c)
8 chromosomes.
d)
4 chromosomes.
45.
Unlike mitosis, meiosis results in the formation of
a)
2N daughter cells.
b)
haploid cells.
c)
body cells.
d)
diploid cells.
46.

Which of the following happens during anaphase 1?

a)

Homologous chromosomes line up in the middle.

b)

Sister chromatids are separated.

c)

Homologous chromosomes are separated.

d)

Four daughter cells are formed.

47.
During which stage does crossing over take place?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
48.
Why would it be important to replicate DNA before a cell divides in mitosis or meiosis?
a)
In order for genetic information to be transferred into daughter cells.
b)
In order for the cell to be able to increase in size.
c)
In order for the DNA to be contained in the nucleus.
d)
In order for the cell to re-order the DNA sequencing in the new cells.
49.
Meiosis makes sperm and egg cells. In humans, sperm and egg cells each have _____ chromosomes. Therefore a fertilized human egg cell (sperm and egg cell combined) would create a cell with _____ chromosomes.
a)
23, 46
b)
46, 23
c)
2, 4
d)
50, 100
50.

Which process creates diversity?

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis and Mitosis

c)

Neither Meiosis or Mitosis

d)

Meiosis

51.

What causes genetic variation? Choose ALL that apply.

a)

fertilization

b)

crossing over of chromosomes

c)

random assortment of chromosomes during metaphase

d)

asexual reproduction

52.

This type of inheritance pattern is a blending of both traits.

a)

incomplete dominance

b)

co-dominance

c)

complete dominance

53.

Type of inheritance causes both traits to be expressed equally in the heterozygote?

a)

Complete Dominance

b)

Incomplete Dominance

c)

Co-Dominance

d)

Sex-linked

54.
A calico cat shows both the traits for orange fur and black fur. What kind of allele expression is this?
a)
Incomplete Dominance
b)
Co dominance
55.
B = brown fur  b = white fur
In the punnett square, what is the probability for white fur? 
a)
0%
b)
25%
c)
50%
d)
75%
56.
In fruit flies, eye color is a sex linked trait. Red is dominant to white. What would be the percentages of offspring of a cross of a white eyed female with a red-eyed male?
a)
1 female white eyes, 1 female red-eyes, 1 male white eyes, 1 male red-eyes
b)
2 female red eyes, 2 males white eyes
c)
2 female white eyes, 2 males red eyes
d)
2 female red eyes, 1 male red eyes, 1 male white eyes
57.
A personal with type AB blood has which genotype?
a)
type A
b)
AA
c)
IAIA
d)
IAIB
58.
Hemophilia is a x-linked disorder.  A woman is a carrier for the disorder.  Which is the correct genotype?
a)
Hh
b)
XHXh
c)
hh
d)
XhXh
59.
 Colorblindness is a trait that is seen more often in males and is passed to them by their mothers, who may not be colorblind.  Colorblindness is...
a)
a codominant trait
b)
a sex-linked trait
c)
carried on the Y chromosome
d)
associated with a dominant allele
60.

According to this punnett square shown, the recessive trait is:

a)

Wrinkled peas

b)

Green pods

c)

Yellow pods

d)

Purple seeds