Biology Review

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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 the organism's traits.

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What is the genotype for a plant that is purple if green is dominant?

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The genotype for a purple plant is gg.

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What are the male and female parts of a flower?

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Male: stamen; Female: pistil.

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What is the dominant trait in genetics?

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The dominant trait is the one that is expressed in the phenotype when at least one dominant allele is present.

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What is the role of DNA in living organisms?

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DNA carries the genetic information necessary for the growth, development, and reproduction of organisms.

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, while phenotype refers to the observable traits.

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What is the process of transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is the function of the stamen in a flower?

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The stamen is the male reproductive part of a flower that produces pollen.

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What is the function of the pistil in a flower?

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The pistil is the female reproductive part of a flower that contains the ovary.

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What is a dominant allele?

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A dominant allele is an allele that expresses its trait even in the presence of a recessive allele.