Genetics for Sixth Graders: Unraveling the Secrets of Heredity

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a component of DNA?

Accepted Answer

Glucose

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Adenine

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Guanine

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Cytosine

Question 2

Who is known as the 'Father of Genetics' for his work on pea plants?

Accepted Answer

Gregor Mendel

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Charles Darwin

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James Watson

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Francis Crick

Question 3

What are the different variations of a gene for a particular trait called?

Accepted Answer

Alleles

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Chromosomes

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Traits

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Genotypes

Question 4

In a Punnett square, what does the genotype represent?

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The possible combinations of alleles inherited from parents

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The physical appearance of the offspring

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The dominant allele in the offspring

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The recessive allele in the offspring

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of dominant traits?

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They are always expressed in the offspring if present

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They only appear in individuals with two copies of the same allele

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They are masked by recessive traits

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They are never passed down to offspring

Question 6

What is the name of the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms?

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DNA

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RNA

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Protein

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Carbohydrate

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a base found in DNA?

Accepted Answer

Uracil

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Adenine

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Thymine

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Cytosine

Question 8

What is the process by which cells divide to create new cells with the same number of chromosomes?

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Translation

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Transcription

Question 9

Which of the following is a genetic disorder caused by a change in the gene that makes hemoglobin?

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Sickle cell anemia

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Down syndrome

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Cystic fibrosis

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Huntington's disease

Question 10

Who is known as the 'Father of Genetics' because of their work on inheritance in pea plants?

Accepted Answer

Gregor Mendel

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Charles Darwin

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James Watson

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Francis Crick

Question 11

What is the basic unit of inheritance that is passed down from parents to offspring?

Accepted Answer

Gene

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Chromosome

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Nucleotide

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DNA

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of Gregor Mendel's principles of inheritance?

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Principle of Incomplete Dominance

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Principle of Dominance

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Principle of Independent Assortment

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Principle of Segregation

Question 13

What is the structure of a DNA molecule?

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Double helix

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Single helix

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Triple helix

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Quadruple helix

Question 14

Which type of genetic disorder is caused by the presence of an extra copy of a chromosome?

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Down syndrome

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Sickle cell anemia

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Cystic fibrosis

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Tay-Sachs disease

Question 15

What is the process by which the genetic instructions in DNA are used to create proteins?

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Translation

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Transcription

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Replication

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Mutation

Question 16

Which of the following is a characteristic of a dominant allele?

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It will always be expressed in an individual's phenotype.

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It must be present on both chromosomes to be expressed.

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It will only be expressed in individuals who are homozygous for the allele.

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It will have a weaker effect on the phenotype than a recessive allele.

Question 17

What is the basic unit of heredity that passes down traits from parents to offspring?

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Gene

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Nucleus

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Chromosome

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Cell

Question 18

Who is credited as the 'Father of Genetics' for his work with pea plants?

Accepted Answer

Gregor Mendel

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Charles Darwin

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James Watson

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Francis Crick

Question 19

Which enzyme is responsible for building new DNA strands?

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DNA polymerase

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RNA polymerase

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Helicase

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Ligase

Question 20

Which genetic disorder is caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene?

Accepted Answer

Cystic fibrosis

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Sickle cell anemia

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Down syndrome

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Huntington's disease

Question 21

What is the main purpose of a pedigree?

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To show how traits are passed down through generations

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To diagnose genetic disorders

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To identify carriers of genetic mutations

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To study the evolution of species

Question 22

What is the fundamental unit of heredity that determines traits passed from parents to offspring?

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Gene

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Chromosome

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Cell

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Protein

Question 23

Who is credited as the founder of the field of genetics?

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Gregor Mendel

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Charles Darwin

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James Watson

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Francis Crick

Question 24

Which trait, when present in an individual with at least one copy of the allele, is always expressed?

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Brown eyes

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Blue eyes

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Freckles

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Red hair

Question 25

Which of these nitrogenous bases is NOT found in the structure of DNA?

Accepted Answer

Uracil

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Adenine

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Thymine

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Guanine

Question 26

A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence is referred to as a:

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Mutation

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Replication

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Transcription

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Translation

Question 27

How are traits inherited from parents by their offspring?

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Through the transmission of DNA

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Through environmental factors

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Through nutritional intake

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Through life experiences

Question 28

Which technology allows us to determine the specific sequence of genetic material?

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DNA sequencing

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X-ray imaging

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Ultrasound imaging

Question 29

Who is known as the 'Father of Genetics'?

Accepted Answer

Gregor Mendel

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Charles Darwin

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James Watson

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Francis Crick

Question 30

What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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To assemble amino acids into proteins

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To carry genetic information from the nucleus

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To provide energy for cellular processes

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To store genetic material

Question 31

What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup, while phenotype refers to the observable characteristics.

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Phenotype refers to the genetic makeup, while genotype refers to the observable characteristics.

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They are the same thing.

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They are not related.

Question 32

What is the smallest unit of genetic material that can be passed down from parents to offspring?

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Gene

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Nucleotide

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Protein

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Chromosome

Question 33

Who is credited as the 'Father of Genetics' for his pioneering work on pea plants?

Accepted Answer

Gregor Mendel

Answer

James Watson

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Charles Darwin

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Francis Crick

Question 34

What term is used to describe different forms of a gene that control the same trait?

Accepted Answer

Allele

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Phenotype

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Genotype

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Karyotype

Question 35

What is the unique three-dimensional shape of a DNA molecule called?

Accepted Answer

Double helix

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Triple helix

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Single strand

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Circular strand

Question 36

Which cellular process results in the duplication of DNA before cell division?

Accepted Answer

Replication

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Translation

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Transcription

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Mutation

Question 37

Which of the following conditions is an example of a genetic disorder?

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Cystic fibrosis

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Asthma

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Diabetes

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Heart disease

Question 38

What is the three-dimensional structure of a DNA molecule?

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A double helix, like a twisted ladder

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A single strand, like a ladder

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A circle, like a ring

Question 39

Who is known as the 'father of genetics' and developed the principles of inheritance?

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George Mendel

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Charles Darwin

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James Watson

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Louis Pasteur

Question 40

Which of these is NOT found in DNA?

Accepted Answer

Uracil

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Adenine

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Guanine

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Cytosine

Question 41

Which part of a cell contains the hereditary material?

Accepted Answer

Nucleus

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Vacuole

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Mitochondria

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Cytoplasm

Question 42

Who is considered the 'Father of Genetics' for his work on inheritance patterns in pea plants?

Accepted Answer

Gregor Mendel

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James Watson

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Charles Darwin

Question 43

Which of these represents a heterozygous genotype?

Accepted Answer

Tt

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hh

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tt

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TT

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a nitrogenous base found in DNA?

Accepted Answer

Uracil

Answer

Adenine

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Cytosine

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Thymine

Question 45

What term describes the passing on of genetic material from parents to offspring?

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Inheritance

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Translation

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Recombination

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Mutation

Question 46

Which ethical concern is associated with genetic testing?

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Potential for discrimination

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Improved medical diagnosis

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Lower healthcare costs

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Increased family history awareness

Question 47

Which of the following is the basic unit of heredity that determines traits?

Accepted Answer

Gene

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Cell

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Organ

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Chromosome

Question 48

What is the fundamental unit of inheritance in living organisms?

Accepted Answer

Gene

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Nucleotide

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Protein

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Chromosome

Question 49

Which genotype represents a homozygous dominant individual?

Accepted Answer

AA

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Aa

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aA

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aa

Question 50

What is the name of the molecule that carries genetic information?

Accepted Answer

DNA

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Protein

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RNA

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Carbohydrate

Question 51

What is the shape of a DNA molecule?

Accepted Answer

Double helix

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Triple helix

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Single strand

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Circular

Question 52

Which of the following is a characteristic of genetic disorders?

Accepted Answer

They can be inherited from parents

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They are not serious

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They are always caused by environmental factors

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They are always curable

Question 53

What is the term for a permanent change in the DNA sequence?

Accepted Answer

Mutation

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Allele

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Karyotype

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Phenotype

Question 54

What is one benefit of genetic testing?

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Early detection of genetic disorders

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It can change the genetic makeup of an individual

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It has no benefits

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It can cure all genetic diseases

Question 55

Which technology is used to sequence DNA?

Accepted Answer

DNA sequencing

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Karyotyping

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Microscopy

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X-ray diffraction