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Genetics

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Set 1 Overview Of Genetics

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Question 1

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The changes in the genetic makeup of a population over time is called ________.

A) homologous recombination
B) model organisms studies
C) genetic crosses
D) biological evolution
E) hypothesis testing

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Question 2

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Which of the following is correct regarding natural selection?

A) It is based on competition for resources
B) Beneficial traits are passed on to the next generation
C) It enables a species to become better adapted to its environment
D) It may drastically change a species over time
E) All of the answers are correct

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Question 3

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In many organisms, one set of chromosomes comes from the maternal parent, while the other set comes from the paternal parent. Similar chromosomes in these sets are said to be ________.

A) morphs
B) alleles
C) haploid
D) homologs
E) physiological traits

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