LSUE BIOL 1001 Exam 2 – Part 1 Q&As 2025/2026 | Molecular Genetics | Inheritance Patterns | Enzyme Function | Cell Organelles | Louisiana State University Eunice

This document offers a complete set of accurate and instructor-approved questions and answers for Exam 2 – Part 1 of BIOL 1001 (General Biology) at Louisiana State University Eunice (LSUE) for the 2025/2026 academic year. It features over 60 high-yield questions, covering foundational topics in molecular biology, genetics, cell structure, and metabolism. Key content areas include: Molecular genetics: replication, transcription, translation, codons, anticodons, central dogma Gene expression & inheritance: Mendelian and non-Mendelian ratios, pleiotropy, penetrance, codominance, polyploidy Chromosomal disorders & sex determination: Down syndrome, Klinefelter’s syndrome, SRY gene Enzyme theory: lock-and-key hypothesis, gene-to-enzyme concept, role in metabolism Blood type genetics & paternity cases: ABO system, genotype combinations, inheritance scenarios Cell organelles & their functions: RER, SER, mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, chloroplasts Biotechnology & research breakthroughs: Kary Mullis and PCR, Morgan’s lab contributions Genetic testing & disorders: amniocentesis, Huntington’s disease, sickle cell, thalassemia Important ratios and cross types: monohybrid, dihybrid, trihybrid crosses, lethal allele patterns This document is perfect for: LSUE biology students preparing for Exam 2 General biology students needing foundational support in cell biology and inheritance Pre-nursing and allied health majors Tutors and instructors developing assessments or review sessions Organized in a clear Q&A format, the document supports active recall, conceptual clarity, and efficient test prep. It aligns with introductory biology standards at the college level and offers useful reinforcement of textbook material through concise definitions and examples. Keywords: molecular genetics, DNA replication, RNA transcription, codon and anticodon, Mendelian genetics, blood type inheritance, Klinefelter syndrome, gene expression, enzyme theory, Golgi and mitochondria, central dogma, PCR, pleiotropy, LSUE biology, BIOL 1001 exam review