Biology Midterm

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What is DNA replication?

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The process by which a cell makes an exact copy of its DNA, resulting in two identical DNA molecules.

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What is the complementary sequence of nucleotides for GCT ATG?

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CGA TAC

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What type of cells do bacteria have?

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Prokaryotic cells.

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What is biology?

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The study of life.

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What are gametes?

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Reproductive cells that unite during sexual reproduction to form a new organism.

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What is a phenotype?

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The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype.

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What is a genotype?

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The genetic constitution of an individual organism.

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What are somatic cells?

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Any cells of a living organism other than the reproductive cells.

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What is the difference between dominant and recessive alleles?

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Dominant alleles express their traits even when only one copy is present, while recessive alleles require two copies to express their traits.

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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DNA contains the instructions needed for an organism to develop, survive, and reproduce.