The correct response is:
proteins.
Genes contain specific instructions for how to make proteins.
Environmental Genetic Variation Quick Check
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Genes contain specific instructions for how to make(1 point)
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proteins.
proteins.
nucleotides.
nucleotides.
gametes.
gametes.
carbon.
carbon.
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Epigenetic changes are generally(1 point)
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not heritable changes in gene structure of a population.
not heritable changes in gene structure of a population.
heritable changes in genetic sequences of a population.
heritable changes in genetic sequences of a population.
heritable "on/off switches" for gene sequences due to environmental factors.
heritable "on/off switches" for gene sequences due to environmental factors.
not heritable genetic changes that are specific to an individual.
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not heritable changes in gene structure of a population.
not heritable changes in gene structure of a population.
heritable changes in genetic sequences of a population.
heritable changes in genetic sequences of a population.
heritable "on/off switches" for gene sequences due to environmental factors.
heritable "on/off switches" for gene sequences due to environmental factors.
not heritable genetic changes that are specific to an individual.
The correct response is:
not heritable changes in gene structure of a population.
Epigenetic changes typically refer to modifications that affect gene expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence and are often not passed on to the next generation.
Meiosis produces(1 point)
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gamete cells
gamete cells
skin cells
skin cells
RNA
RNA
hydrogen molecules
Responses
gamete cells
gamete cells
skin cells
skin cells
RNA
RNA
hydrogen molecules
The correct response is:
gamete cells.
Meiosis is the process that produces gametes, which are reproductive cells (sperm and eggs in animals).
Which factor could increase the possibility of mutations in your offspring?(1 point)
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smoking tobacco
smoking tobacco
having a mutation on a non-gamete cell
having a mutation on a non-gamete cell
nothing because mutations are not inherited
nothing because mutations are not inherited
nothing because mutations are random
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smoking tobacco
smoking tobacco
having a mutation on a non-gamete cell
having a mutation on a non-gamete cell
nothing because mutations are not inherited
nothing because mutations are not inherited
nothing because mutations are random
The correct response is:
smoking tobacco.
Exposure to harmful substances like tobacco can increase the likelihood of mutations in germ cells, which can then be passed on to offspring.
Epigenetics are different than mutations in that mutations:(1 point)
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cannot be inherited
cannot be inherited
can change DNA sequences
can change DNA sequences
can be inherited
can be inherited
can change traits
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cannot be inherited
cannot be inherited
can change DNA sequences
can change DNA sequences
can be inherited
can be inherited
can change traits
The correct response is:
can change DNA sequences.
Epigenetics involves changes in gene expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence, while mutations involve actual changes to the DNA sequences themselves.