Advanced Bio Fall Final Review

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What type of mutation occurs when one or more nucleotides are inserted or deleted from a gene?

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Frameshift mutation.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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If both parents are heterozygous for a trait, what is the probability of their child having the dominant trait?

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75%.

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How do carbohydrates and lipids differ in energy storage?

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Carbohydrates provide quick energy, while lipids offer concentrated, long-term energy storage.

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How many chromosomes are present in each skin cell of a cat after mitosis if they originally have 38 chromosomes?

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38 chromosomes.

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Define a silent mutation.

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A mutation that does not change the amino acid sequence of a protein.

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What is a missense mutation?

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A mutation that results in a different amino acid being incorporated into a protein.

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What is a nonsense mutation?

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A mutation that creates a premature stop codon in the protein sequence.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the function of DNA in living organisms?

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DNA stores genetic information and provides instructions for the development and functioning of living organisms.