Biology Unit 4 Assessment

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base

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What is the first step in the process of DNA replication?

Back

enzymes 'unzip' the DNA molecule by breaking the hydrogen bonds

Front

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

Back

gg

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During which phase do cells undergo a round of DNA replication, forming duplicate chromosomes?

Back

Interphase

Front

Who is considered the 'father' of modern genetics?

Back

Mendel

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

Back

DNA polymerase adds nucleotides to the growing DNA strand during replication.

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What is the structure of DNA?

Back

DNA is a double helix made of two strands of nucleotides.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup, while phenotype refers to the observable traits.

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What is the process of transcription in protein synthesis?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.