Test Bank for Principles of Genetics 7th Edition D. Peter Snustad, Michael J. Simmons

Chapter 01 Test Bank Question Type: Multiple Choice 1) Which of the following requirements must be met by a substance in order to be considered hereditary material? 1. The material must be able to replicate or be replicated 2. The material must encode information regarding the structure and function of the organism. 3. The material must be able to change over time. a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 1 and 2 only e) All of these Answer: e Section: 1.1 An Invitation Difficulty: Easy 2) In 1953 the structure of _____ was determined, as well as its role as the hereditary material for various organisms. a) Amino acids b) DNA c) Protein d) Carbohydrates e) Lipids Answer: b Section: 1.2 Three Great Milestones in Genetics Difficulty: Easy 3) Which of the following persons contributed greatly to the understanding of the field of modern genetics? a) Gregor Mendel b) James Watson c) Francis Crick d) B and C only e) All of these Answer: e Section: 1.2 Three Great Milestones in Genetics Difficulty: Easy