Genetics and Heredity
Is the dominant trait represented by a capital or lower case letter?
The capital trait
RNA stands for?
Ribonucleic acid
What are the four phases that makeup mitosis?
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase
All animals have descended from what?
A common ancestor
What two categories make up an organism's scientific name?
Genus and species
If one parent is homozygous dominant and the other parent is heterozygous, what is the likelihood that the offspring will possess a recessive trait?
0%
Does DNA change into RNA, or is it vice versa?
DNA transforms into RNA
What are the two main stages that make up the cell cycle as a whole?
Interphase and Mitosis
Who is regarded as the "Father of Evolution"?
Charles Darwin
What is binomial nomenclature?
The system used to classify and name animals
If brown eyes are represented with Bb and blue eyes are represented by bb, what are the chances the offspring will have blue eyes?
50%
Messenger RNA is written how?
mRNA
What happens during the G0 phase?
Nothing. While the cells are still alive, they don't divide
What are some changes required for natural selection?
Variation within a species, environmental changes, etc.
Animals of the same "genus" will also be of the same...
A.Domain
B. Family
C.Order
A. Domain
Gregor Mendell is known as the "Father of _____"?
Genetics
If a DNA coded for TAGGCATGA, what would the corresponding RNA code be?
AUCCGACU
What new cells are produced as a result of cytokinesis; Are they identical?
Sister cells; yes
Define "vestigial organ"
An organ that is present within the body, but is functionless
A wolf's scientific name is Canis lupis. An otter's scientific name is Lutra lutra. A coyote's scientific name is Canis latrans. Which is a wolf most likely going to be more related to: an otter or coyote?
A coyote
If one parent possess brown eyes (Bb) and grey skin (Gg), and the other parent has blue eyes (bb) and green skin (gg), what is the chance the child will have brown eyes and green skin?
25%
What elements are present in nucleic acids?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus
The nucleus and nuclear material divide first during what stage?
Mitosis
Birds' are isolated on an island. Their main food sources are fruits and nuts. What kind of beak would be best-suited for cracking open tough fruits and nuts?
A thick beak, with a sharp point
The broadest and most specific classifications are...
Domain and Species