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CP Biology
Post Semester 2 Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mutations | a change in the nucleotide- base sequence of a gene or DNA molecule |
| Meiosis | a process in cell division during when the number of chromosome decreases to half the orignal number by two dividing of the nucleus |
| segregation | to seperate |
| plasmids | are small rings of DNA found naturally in some bacterial cells in addition to the main bacterial chromosomes |
| Transfer RNA(tRNA) | transfers amino acids to the ribosomes to make a protein |
| Messenger RNA(mRNA) | a single stranded RNA molecule that carriers the instructions from a gene to make a protein |
| Ribosomal RNA(rRNA) | part of the structure of ribosomes |
| Genetic Counseling | the process of informing a person or couple about their genetic make up |
| pedigree | a diagram that shows how a trait is inherited over serveral generations |
| Law of Dominance | the dominant form of a trait dominates or prevents the expression of the recessive form |
| Law of Independent assortment | factors seperate independently of one another during the formation of gametes |
| Sex-Influenced trait | involved with other complex characters |
| Sex-linked trait | a trait that is coded for by an allele on a sex chromosome |
| Punnet Square | aid biologists in predicting the probable distribution of inherited traits in the offspring |
| Phenotype | an organism's apperance |
| Genotype | an organism's genetic make up |
| Crossing-over | portions of chromatids may break off and attack the adjacent chromatids on the homologous chromosome |
| Translation | RNA directs the assembly of proteins |
| DNA Replication | DNA is copied in a cell before a cell dividing, mitosis, meiosis, or binary fission |
| Transcription | DNA acts as a template for the synthesis of RNA |
| Dihybrid Cross | a cross in which two characteristics are tracked |
| What will happen if Nondisjunction occurs? | one gamete recieves an extra copy of a chromosome and another gamete receives no copies. Example Down Syndrome |
| Monohybrid Cross | a cross in which only one characteristics are tracked |