EOC Part 2 Review

Front

What is the structure of RNA?

Back

RNA is a single-stranded molecule.

Front

What is the complementary strand of DNA for 5' - ATT GCG ATT - 3'?

Back

3' - TAA CGC TAA - 5' is the complementary strand.

Front

What mechanism introduces new alleles into a population's gene pool?

Back

Mutation is primarily responsible for introducing new alleles.

Front

What is an example of mitosis in the human body?

Back

Skin cells dividing to heal a wound is an example of mitosis.

Front

What is the function of chromosomes?

Back

Chromosomes contain genetic information.

Front

What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

Back

DNA and RNA are the two main types of nucleic acids.

Front

What is the role of DNA in cells?

Back

DNA stores and transmits genetic information.

Front

What is the process of cell division called?

Back

Mitosis is the process of cell division.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

Front

What is gene flow?

Back

Gene flow is the transfer of genetic material between populations.