Week1: Introduction To Cells And Genetics Flashcards

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What does the central dogma of molecular biology describe?

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The pathway of information flow: DNA → RNA → protein.

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What is a gene?

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The segment of DNA sequence that codes for one protein (or one RNA molecule).

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What is the definition of inheritance?

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The passing of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.

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What is the structure that stores hereditary information in cells?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid).

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How many protein-coding genes do humans have?

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Approximately 20,000 to 25,000.

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What is the difference between diploid and haploid?

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  • Diploid = two copies of each gene (2n)
  • Haploid = a single copy of each gene (n)
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Who is known as the father of genetics?

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Gregor Mendel.

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What is Mendelian Genetics?

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The study of inheritance patterns and the behavior of genes.

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What is a dominant allele?

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An allele that expresses its trait even in the presence of a recessive allele.

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What is a recessive allele?

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An allele that only expresses its trait when two copies are present.

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Fill in the blank: The basic unit of heredity is called a _______.

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[gene]

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What is the phenotype of a heterozygote Rr?

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Resembles the homozygote R.

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What are the two processes through which cells reproduce?

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  • Asexual
  • Sexual
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What is a somatic cell?

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Most human cells that reproduce by asexual means.

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What is the expected ratio of phenotypes in the F2 generation when crossing two heterozygotes (Rr)?

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3:1.

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True or False: All cells in the human body are identical.

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False.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To enclose the cell and regulate the movement of substances in and out.

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What is the significance of Mendel’s experiments with pea plants?

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They established the foundational principles of heredity.

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What is the role of RNA in the central dogma?

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To act as a messenger that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms.

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What are the methods used to study genes and genetic information?

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  • Gene cloning
  • DNA sequencing
  • Genetic engineering
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What is the chance of a child having Huntington’s disease if one parent has the mutation?

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1:1 (50%) chance

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What type of genetic disorder is Cystic Fibrosis?

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Recessive allele disorder

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What is the common mutation responsible for Cystic Fibrosis?

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Mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene

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What is the incidence of Cystic Fibrosis in humans?
1 in 2,000
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What is the chance of a child having Cystic Fibrosis if both parents are carriers?
3:1 (25%) chance
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Define codominance in genetics
Alleles are codominant if one allele does not mask the other
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What is incomplete dominance?
Phenotype of the heterozygote is an intermediary between homozygotes
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What are the three alleles for ABO blood groups?
A, B, O
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What is the genotype for Phenotype A in ABO blood groups?
AA or AO
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What is the genotype for Phenotype B in ABO blood groups?
BB or BO
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What is the genotype for Phenotype AB in ABO blood groups?
AB
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What is the genotype for Phenotype O in ABO blood groups?
OO
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What is the definition of a gene?
The unit of heredity
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What is the difference between haploid and diploid?
Haploid = one copy of each gene; Diploid = two copies of each gene
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What does homozygous mean?
Having two identical alleles (AA or aa)
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What does heterozygous mean?
Having two different alleles (Aa)
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What does it mean for an allele to be dominant?
It will be expressed even when there is just one allele
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What does it mean for an allele to be recessive?
It will only be expressed when there are two alleles
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Fill in the blank: The smallest unit of living organisms is the _______.
Cell