Genetics and Heredity

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What is the genetic material found in all living organisms?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the genetic material that carries the instructions for life.

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What molecule carries instructions from DNA to ribosomes for protein synthesis?

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Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries copies of instructions for assembling amino acids into proteins from DNA to the ribosomes.

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What type of information does DNA carry?

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DNA carries genetic information that determines the traits of an organism.

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True or False: Mutations are always harmful to an organism's survival.

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False. Mutations can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful.

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What does heterozygous mean in genetics?

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Heterozygous refers to having two different alleles for a particular gene.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where proteins are assembled from amino acids.

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in traits.

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What is the difference between homozygous and heterozygous?

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Homozygous means having two identical alleles for a gene, while heterozygous means having two different alleles.

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What is the function of transfer RNA (tRNA)?

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Transfer RNA (tRNA) brings amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is the basic unit of heredity?

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The basic unit of heredity is a gene, which is a segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait.