Biology Final Review

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What does genotype refer to?

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The possible combination of alleles in a gene.

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Where does transcription occur in eukaryotes?

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Nucleus.

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What is the genotype for a yellow plant if G = green and g = yellow?

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gg.

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In which domain are all animals classified?

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Eukarya.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base.

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What is the definition of phenotype?

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The physical expression of the genes.

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What is the difference between dominant and recessive alleles?

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Dominant alleles mask the effect of recessive alleles in the phenotype.

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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DNA stores genetic information and provides instructions for protein synthesis.

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What is the process of translation?

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The process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using mRNA as a template.

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What is a mutation?

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