Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Segments of DNA that control all traits in humans are called _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER - genes
The basic units of inheritance that contain information to make proteins and are passed down
from parent to offspring are called ________________. - CORRECT ANSWER - genes
Which of the following traits are controlled entirely by our genes? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The likelihood of developing sickle-cell disease
The passage of genes from one generation to the next is called _______________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - inheritance
Which of the following best defines the information stored in genes? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Genes store only the information for making proteins and other gene products.
Segments of DNA that contain information that produces a product are called - CORRECT
ANSWER - genes
Which of the following statements best explains why genetic traits are inheritable? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Genetic traits are controlled by our genes and are passed down over
generations from parents to offspring.
Basic units of inheritance that contain information to make products are called - CORRECT
ANSWER - genes
Select all of the following reasons that explain why sickle-cell disease is ideal for studying
genetic diseases.
, A single gene controls sickle-cell disease.
The symptoms of sickle-cell disease are easily quantified.
The inheritance pattern of sickle-cell disease is well understood.
Sickle-cell disease is controlled by a single mutation.
Sickle-cell disease is controlled by two mutations on a single gene. - CORRECT
ANSWER - A single gene controls sickle-cell disease.
Sickle-cell disease is controlled by a single mutation.
Which of the following best defines inheritance? - CORRECT ANSWER - The movement
of genes from one generation to the next
Select all of the following traits that are associated with sickle-cell disease.
Red blood cells that are swollen into balloon shaped spheres.
Red blood cells that are sickle-shaped in appearance.
Malfunctioning hemoglobin proteins - CORRECT ANSWER - Red blood cells that are
sickle-shaped in appearance.
Malfunctioning hemoglobin proteins
Recall what information is stored within genes. - CORRECT ANSWER - Information for
the production of RNA