Fall 24 M&SBio Final Review

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What is incomplete dominance?

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Incomplete dominance is a genetic situation in which one allele does not completely dominate another allele, resulting in a blended phenotype.

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What surrounds a single nucleotide in a DNA structure?

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A single nucleotide is typically represented by a box labeled 'B' in diagrams.

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What is a key difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA remains in the nucleus while RNA can leave the nucleus.

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What type of cells carry oxygen throughout the body?

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Red Blood Cells are responsible for carrying oxygen in the circulatory system.

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Which type of stem cell does NOT give rise to nerve cells?

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Mesenchymal stem cells do not give rise to nerve cells.

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What is the primary function of red blood cells?

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The primary function of red blood cells is to transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

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What are the components of DNA?

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DNA is composed of sugars, phosphates, and nitrogen bases.

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What is the role of RNA in the cell?

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RNA plays a crucial role in protein synthesis and can transport genetic information from the nucleus to the cytoplasm.

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What is the structure of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What type of cells are responsible for the formation of bone and cartilage?

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Mesenchymal stem cells can differentiate into bone and cartilage cells.