ACP Review Part 3

Front

What part of the DNA is responsible for coding for traits?

Back

Nitrogen base.

Front

What is the role of interphase in cell growth?

Back

Replicating DNA and preparing the cell for division.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane and its embedded proteins?

Back

Help the cell interact with its outside environment.

Front

What is the expected phenotype ratio of offspring from a BbGg x BbGg cross?

Back

3 predicted to have blue fur and gray eyes.

Front

What is embryology?

Back

The study of embryos of various organisms to show a common ancestor due to similarities in development.

Front

Define homozygous.

Back

An organism with two identical alleles for a trait.

Front

Define heterozygous.

Back

An organism with two different alleles for a trait.

Front

What is the purpose of DNA replication?

Back

To ensure that each daughter cell receives an exact copy of the DNA.

Front

What are chromosomes?

Back

Structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information.

Front

What is natural selection?

Back

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.