BIO Final- DNA, Cell Division, Genetics, Evolution, Human Body

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What organ system are the kidneys a part of?

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Excretory

Front

What is the term for a nucleotide triplet in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid?

Back

Codon

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Which organ system is responsible for gas exchange in the body?

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Lungs

Front

What does interdependence mean in the context of organ systems?

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Organ systems rely on the correct function of other organ systems to work properly.

Front

What is a homozygous dominant genotype?

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BB

Front

What is the primary function of the excretory system?

Back

To remove waste products from the body and regulate water and electrolyte balance.

Front

What is the role of codons in protein synthesis?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that correspond to specific amino acids.

Front

What is the function of the lungs in the human body?

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To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and the bloodstream.

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Define the term 'allele'.

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An allele is a variant form of a gene that can produce different traits.

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What is the difference between homozygous and heterozygous genotypes?

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Homozygous genotypes have two identical alleles (e.g., BB or bb), while heterozygous genotypes have two different alleles (e.g., Bb).