B6-Inheritance, variation and evolution

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  • Created on: 18-02-19 12:13
DNA is made up of what?
Chromosomes
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Chromosomes normally come in what ?
Pairs
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A small section of what is found on DNA?
Genes
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Each gene codes for a particular sequence of amino acids which are put together to make what?
A specific protein
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Genome is a what?
An entire set of genetic material in an organism
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What is an organism genotype?
The alleles that an organism has
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How often to mutations result in a new phenotype?
Rarely
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What is the correct order of classification groups?
Kingdom>Phylum>Class Order>Family>Genus>Species
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What is the role of a vector in genetic engineering? Give an example
They carry genes e.g. plasmid
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Type of cell division needed in asexual reproduction
Mitosis
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Type of cell division needed in sexual reproduction
Meiosis
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Are gametes required in asexual reproduction?
No
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Are gametes required in sexual reproduction?
Yes
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Examples of asexual reproduction
Bacteria and potatoes
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Examples of sexual reproduction
Humans and mammals
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How many genes are found in a human reproductive cell?
23
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Polydactyl is a what allele?
Dominant
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Cystic Fibrosis is a what allele?
Receive
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Theory of Evolution
All of today's species have evolved from simple life forms that first started to develop over 3 billion years ago
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Main problem with selective breeding is what?
Reduction in gene pool meaning that the animals are inbreed meaning that they are more likely to get genetic defects
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Genes

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A specific protein

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An entire set of genetic material in an organism

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