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, Chapter 1 Overview of Genetics
1) The basic unit of heredity is the ________.
A) individual
B) gene
C) macromolecule
D) trait
E) none of the answers are correct
Answer: B
Section: 01.01
Topic: The Molecular Expression of Genes
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01.01 Describe the biochemical composition of cells
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2) A variation of a gene is called a(n) ________.
A) species
B) morph
C) genome
D) allele
E) proteome
Answer: D
Section: 01.02
Topic: The Relationship Between Genes and Traits
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.02.01 Outline how the expression of genes leads to an organism's traits.
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3) Which of the following acts to accelerate chemical reactions in a cell?
A) Nucleic acids
B) Lipids
C) Carbohydrates
D) Enzymes
E) None of the answers are correct
Answer: D
Section: 01.01
Topic: The Molecular Expression of Genes
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.01.02 Explain how proteins are largely responsible for cell structure and
function.
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