Genes, DNA, and Chormosomes

Question 1

A segment of DNA

Answer 1

Gene Product

Question 2

A pair of homologous chromosomes

Answer 2

2 DNA

Question 3

One Chromosome

Answer 3

1 DNA

Question 4

Sub-discipline of Genetics
“Classical”
How traits are transmitted from generation to generation

Answer 4

Transmission Genetics

Question 5

Sub-discipline of Genetics

structure and function of genes and how their expression is regulated on a molecular level.

Answer 5

Molecular Genetics

Question 6

Sub-discipline of Genetics

Analysis of entire genomes

Answer 6

Genomics

Question 7

The set of hereditary information encoded in the DNA of an organism, including both the protein-coding and non-protein-coding sequences.

Answer 7

Genome

Question 8

Genes for phenotypic traits are carried out on chromosomes

Answer 8

Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance

Question 9

Sub-discipline of Genetics
The study of heredity in a large population/ group of individuals.
-one or a few genes are studied

Answer 9

Population Genetics

Question 10

Sub-discipline of Genetics
The study of heredity of polygenic and multifactorial traits in groups of individuals.
ex. determining crop yield, IQ

Answer 10

Quantitative Genetics

Question 11

Many genes

Answer 11

Polygenic

Question 12

Traits influenced by the enviornment

Answer 12

Multifactorial Traits

Question 13

Research that solves a problem in society.

ex. GMO’s, Cancer, Materials Chemistry

Answer 13

Applied Research

Question 14

Research that answers a fundamental question of how something works.
ex. how cytosine is methylated

Answer 14

Basic Research

Question 15

In order to serve as a model organism, which of the following is not a necessary characteristic for a species to posses?

a. Genetic variation within the species
b. Easy growth and maintenance
c. Close evolutionary relationship to humans
d. Short reproductive cycle
e. Many offspring from a mating

Answer 15

c. Close evolutionary relationship to humans.