Biology EOC Review 6

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What is the probability of a child having freckles if both parents are heterozygous for freckles?

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75%.

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What is the primary reason for differences in height and weight between identical twins raised in different environments?

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Each twin was provided a different diet and physical activities.

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What type of evidence best supports the claim that birds should be reclassified to share taxonomic groups with dinosaurs?

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Evidence showing birds shared a common genetic history with dinosaurs.

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What can be inferred if marine worms and mollusks go through similar larval stages during development?

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They share a common ancestor.

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What is the function of a restriction enzyme?

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To cut DNA at a specific nucleotide sequence.

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Define dominant trait in genetics.

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A dominant trait is one that is expressed in the phenotype even when only one copy of the allele is present.

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What is the significance of a common ancestor in evolutionary biology?

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It indicates that different species have diverged from a shared lineage.

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Explain the concept of genetic variation.

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Genetic variation refers to the differences in DNA sequences among individuals, which can lead to different traits.

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What role do enzymes play in biological processes?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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Define phenotype.

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Phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.