Question 1 A)How are chromosomes and genes alike?(1 point) Responses They both contain genetic material. They both contain genetic material. They are both part of DNA. They are both part of DNA. They are both found on chromatids. They are both found on chromatids. They both encode a single protein. They both encode a single protein. Question 2 A)In pea plants, the allele for round peas, R, is dominant over the allele for wrinkled peas, r. What is the phenotype of a pea plant with genotype Rr? **Make a punnet square for help**(1 point) Responses some round and some wrinkled some round and some wrinkled slightly wrinkled slightly wrinkled round round wrinkled wrinkled Question 3 A)What determines a trait of an organism?(1 point) Responses the number of dominant alleles the number of dominant alleles its phenotype its phenotype the combination of its alleles the combination of its alleles the number of copies of the gene the number of copies of the gene Question 4 A)Which statement is accurate about dominant alleles?(1 point) Responses They are expressed only when a recessive allele is not present. They are expressed only when a recessive allele is not present. They result in the trait of shortness in pea plants. They result in the trait of shortness in pea plants. They are indicated by lowercase letters. They are indicated by lowercase letters. They are expressed whenever present. They are expressed whenever present. Question 5 A)In a certain dog breed, the allele B for a black coat is dominant, and the allele b for a spotted coat is recessive. What genotypes for this dog breed would lead to a spotted phenotype? **Make a Punnet square for help**(1 point) Responses BB BB Bb Bb BB and bb BB and bb bb bb

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Here are the responses for each of your questions based on standard genetics principles:

Question 1 A)

Response: They both contain genetic material.

Question 2 A)

To determine the phenotype of a pea plant with genotype Rr, we can set up a Punnett square:

       R       r
   ----------------
R |   RR    |   Rr  |
   ----------------
r |   Rr    |   rr  |
   ----------------

From this Punnett square, the possible genotypes are:

RR (homozygous round)
Rr (heterozygous round)
rr (homozygous wrinkled)

Since R (round) is dominant over r (wrinkled), the phenotype of a pea plant with genotype Rr would be round.

Response: some round and some wrinkled

Question 3 A)

Response: the combination of its alleles

Question 4 A)

Response: They are expressed whenever present.

Question 5 A)

To determine the genotypes for a dog breed that would lead to a spotted phenotype (which is represented by the recessive allele, b), the only genotype that would result in a spotted phenotype is bb.

Setting up the Punnett square for the cross of two heterozygous dogs (Bb x Bb) can be helpful:

       B       b
   ----------------
B |   BB    |   Bb  |
   ----------------
b |   Bb    |   bb  |
   ----------------

From this square, the possible genotypes are:

BB (black coat)
Bb (black coat)
bb (spotted coat)

Response: bb

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Question 6
A)Which statement is true of all proteins?(1 point)
Responses

They are created by mutations in DNA.
They are created by mutations in DNA.

They carry oxygen in human blood.
They carry oxygen in human blood.

Their main function is to cause mutations.
Their main function is to cause mutations.

Their structure is related to their function.
Their structure is related to their function.
Question 7
A)What is the main benefit of genetic biodiversity?(1 point)
Responses

Genetic biodiversity helps individuals compete with each other.
Genetic biodiversity helps individuals compete with each other.

Genetic biodiversity helps populations avoid predators.
Genetic biodiversity helps populations avoid predators.

Genetic biodiversity helps individuals produce more offspring.
Genetic biodiversity helps individuals produce more offspring.

Genetic biodiversity helps populations adapt to environmental changes.
Genetic biodiversity helps populations adapt to e

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Here are the responses for Questions 6 and 7 based on fundamental biological concepts:

Question 6 A)

Response: Their structure is related to their function.

This statement is true for all proteins, as the specific three-dimensional structure of a protein determines its functionality and role within a biological system.

Question 7 A)

Response: Genetic biodiversity helps populations adapt to environmental changes.

This response highlights the importance of genetic variation within populations, as it allows for better adaptation to shifting environments, contributing to the overall resilience and survival of species.

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Question 8
A)Three plants are grown in the same environmental conditions with equal sunlight, water, and space to grow. One plant grew to have a purple flower while the other two grew white flowers. What is the most likely conclusion that can be made for the change in flower color?(1 point)
Responses

Environmental conditions caused the differences in flower color.
Environmental conditions caused the differences in flower color.

Genetic factors caused environmental changes that caused the differences in flower color.
Genetic factors caused environmental changes that caused the differences in flower color.

Genetic factors caused the differences in flower color.
Genetic factors caused the differences in flower color.

Environmental factors caused a genetic mutation that caused the differences in flower color.
Environmental factors caused a genetic mutation that caused the differences in flower color.
Question 9
A)What is the name for one half of a chromosome?(1 point)

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Here are the responses for Questions 8 and 9:

Question 8 A)

Response: Genetic factors caused the differences in flower color.

The question suggests that the plants were grown under the same environmental conditions, which implies that any differences in flower color are most likely due to genetic factors inherent to the plants.

Question 9 A)

Response: Chromatid.

One half of a chromosome is called a chromatid. During cell division, each chromosome is duplicated and consists of two identical sister chromatids joined at a region called the centromere.

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Question 9
A)What is the name for one half of a chromosome?(1 point)
Responses

chromatid
chromatid

protein
protein

gene
gene

centromere
centromere
Question 10
A)Which statement about genetic material is correct?(1 point)
Responses

Genes encode deoxyribonucleic acid.
Genes encode deoxyribonucleic acid.

Chromatids contain chromosomes.
Chromatids contain chromosomes.

Centromeres connect two chromosomes.
Centromeres connect two chromosomes.

Chromosomes are made up of genes
Chromosomes are made up of genes

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Here are the responses for Questions 9 and 10:

Question 9 A)

Response: chromatid.

One half of a chromosome is indeed called a chromatid. During cell division, each duplicated chromosome consists of two sister chromatids joined together.

Question 10 A)

Response: Chromosomes are made up of genes.

This statement correctly describes the relationship between genes and chromosomes; genes are segments of DNA that are organized into chromosomes.

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