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Genetics

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Set 1 Introduction To Genetics

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following would serve the LEAST well as a model for understanding basic mechanisms of inheritance?

A) fruit flies
B) humans
C) yeast
D) mice
E) zebrafish

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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Identify a TRUE statement from the following descriptions concerning genetics.

A) The theory of pangenesis states that all living organisms are composed of cells.
B) Bacteria and viruses are not useful in studying genes and inheritance because they are structurally and metabolically different from eukaryotic cells.
C) Charles Darwin accurately described the laws of inheritance in his landmark book, On the Origin of Species.
D) Many human traits, such as skin and hair color, are determined by more than a single gene.
E) Evolution can occur without genetic changes in the population.

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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Which one of the following topics of research belongs to the discipline of transmission genetics?

A) inheritance pattern of gene alleles
B) mechanism of DNA replication
C) gene expression patterns
D) evolution
E) chemical modification of nucleic acids

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