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Genetics Practice 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The diagram below represents a portion of a type of organic molecule present in the cells of organisms. PHOTO What will most likely happen if there is a change in the base sequence of this molecule? | The amino acid sequence may be altered during protein synthesis. |
| The Y-chromosome carries the SRY gene that codes for the production of testosterone in humans.Sometimes a mutation occurs and the SRY gene is lost from the Y-chromosome and added to the X-chromosomes(see PHOTO) Based on the diagram, which is correct? | The production of testosterone influences the development of male characteristics |
| Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome in the body cells of humans. This extra chromosome occurs in a gamete as a result of | an error in meiotic cell division |
| Which of the following statemens indicates that different parts of the genetic information are used in different kinds of cells, even in the same organism? | As an embryo develops, various tissues and organs are produced. |
| Which diagram best represents the relative locations of the structures in the key below? PHOTO | 2. DABC |
| Hereditary information is stored inside the ________________ | nucleus, which has chromosomes that contain many genes |
| The largest amount of DNA in a plant cell is contained in ________ | a nucleus. |
| Which two structures of a frog would most likely have the same chromosome number? | skin cell and fertilized egg cell |
| Chromosomes can be described as | coiled strands of genetic material |
| A mutation changes a gene in a cell in the stomach of an organism. This mutation culd cause a change in __________ | the organism, but not its offspring. |