Biology for IGCSE & O level - Inheritance (Section 6)

  • 1
    Which of the following processes is directly responsible for creating genetic variation?
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    (D)
    Crossing over during meiosis
  • 2
    What is the role of a promoter region in a gene?
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    (B)
    To signal the start of transcription.
  • 3
    Which of the following is the correct order of events in protein synthesis?
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    (B)
    Transcription, Translation, Replication
  • 4
    What is the expected phenotypic ratio in a monohybrid cross if the alleles show incomplete dominance?
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    (B)
    1:2:1
  • 5
    Which of the following contribute to genetic variation?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 6
    What are the products of meiosis II?
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    (D)
    Four haploid cells
  • 7
    What is the term that refers to different forms of a gene?
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    (B)
    Allele
  • 8
    How many chromosomes are typically found in a human somatic (body) cell?
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    (B)
    46
  • 9
    What information can be derived from a pedigree chart?
    답변
    A
    B
    C
  • 10
    Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the products of meiosis?
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    (C)
    The resulting cells are haploid.
  • 11
    Which process results in the separation of homologous chromosomes?
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    (B)
    Meiosis I
  • 12
    During which phase of mitosis does the nuclear envelope reform?
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    (D)
    Telophase
  • 13
    Which of the following statements is true regarding the inheritance of autosomal dominant disorders?
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    A
    B
    D
  • 14
    Which of the following is an example of a human trait determined by multiple alleles?
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    (A)
    Blood type (ABO)
  • 15
    What is the significance of the F1 generation in Mendelian genetics?
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    (B)
    It is the result of crossing the P generation.
  • 16
    If two genes are located very close together on the same chromosome, what is more likely to happen?
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    (C)
    Genetic linkage
  • 17
    What is the relationship between genotype and phenotype?
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    (A)
    The genotype determines the phenotype.
  • 18
    Which of the following is the primary goal of meiosis?
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    (C)
    Production of gametes.
  • 19
    In a situation of incomplete dominance, what is the phenotype of a heterozygote?
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    (C)
    It is a blend of the two parental phenotypes.
  • 20
    Which of the following are directly involved in protein synthesis?
    답변
    A
    B
    C
  • 21
    Which process involves the synthesis of an RNA molecule from a DNA template?
    답변
    (C)
    Transcription
  • 22
    Which type of inheritance is characterized by the interaction between two or more genes to control a single phenotype?
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    (B)
    Epistasis
  • 23
    Which of the following is true about meiosis II?
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    (C)
    Sister chromatids separate.
  • 24
    In a pedigree, what does a filled-in (shaded) symbol represent?
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    (C)
    An individual expressing the trait
  • 25
    What is the name of the process where a strand of DNA is used to make a complementary RNA molecule?
    답변
    (B)
    Transcription
  • 26
    Which of the following are events in Meiosis I?
    답변
    A
    C
    D
  • 27
    What is the role of a ribosome in protein synthesis?
    답변
    (C)
    To read the mRNA code and assemble amino acids into a protein.
  • 28
    Which processes are involved in sexual reproduction?
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    A
    B
  • 29
    What is the significance of crossing over in meiosis?
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    (B)
    It increases genetic diversity.
  • 30
    If two genes are linked, what does that mean?
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    (B)
    They are on the same chromosome.
  • 31
    What is the purpose of the start codon in translation?
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    (B)
    To initiate protein synthesis.
  • 32
    What is the diploid number for human cells?
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    (B)
    46
  • 33
    If a woman is a carrier for an X-linked recessive trait, and her husband does NOT have the trait, what is the probability their daughter will also be a carrier?
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    (C)
    50%
  • 34
    If a trait is autosomal dominant, what must the genotype of an affected individual be?
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    (D)
    Aa or AA
  • 35
    What is the function of the anticodon?
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    (A)
    To bind to the mRNA codon.
  • 36
    What is the primary outcome of meiosis?
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    (B)
    Production of haploid gametes.
  • 37
    Which of the following is an example of incomplete dominance?
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    (B)
    Flower color in snapdragons (red x white = pink).
  • 38
    What are the possible phenotypes resulting from a cross between a homozygous dominant and a heterozygous individual, assuming complete dominance?
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    (A)
    Only the dominant phenotype.
  • 39
    What does the term 'homozygous recessive' mean?
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    (C)
    Having two identical recessive alleles for a gene.
  • 40
    What is the role of the cell plate in plant cell cytokinesis?
    답변
    (A)
    To form a new cell wall.
  • 41
    During which phase of meiosis does synapsis (pairing of homologous chromosomes) occur?
    답변
    (A)
    Prophase I
  • 42
    In incomplete dominance, what will be the phenotypic ratio of offspring from a cross between two heterozygous individuals?
    답변
    (C)
    1:2:1
  • 43
    What process is represented by the phrase "DNA unwinds and forms a long thread"?
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    (D)
    Decondensation
  • 44
    Which type of cell division produces genetically different cells?
    답변
    (C)
    Meiosis
  • 45
    What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?
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    (C)
    Mitosis produces genetically identical cells; meiosis produces genetically different cells.
  • 46
    What is the relationship between genes, DNA, and chromosomes?
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    (B)
    Chromosomes are made of genes, which are made of DNA.
  • 47
    Which of the following are events that occur during translation? (Select all that apply)
    답변
    A
    B
    D
  • 48
    In a situation where codominance is present, what will happen to the phenotype?
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    (D)
    Both alleles are equally expressed in the phenotype.
  • 49
    Which of the following is an example of a phenotype?
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    (C)
    An organism's observable traits.
  • 50
    During what phase of mitosis do the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?
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    (B)
    Metaphase