Biology Midterm Review

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What is the physical appearance of an organism called?

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Phenotype

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Is cancer a result of impaired cell cycle control?

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True

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What is the probability that a pea will be green if it is a dominant trait?

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75%

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What is Biology?

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The study of the living world.

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What is an inference in scientific observation?

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A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.

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What is a genotype?

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The genetic makeup of an organism.

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What is a recessive trait?

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A trait that is only expressed when two copies are present.

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What is a carrier in genetics?

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An individual who has one copy of a recessive allele.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic approach to inquiry involving observation, hypothesis, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can change and affect the outcome of an experiment.