The scientific term for a section of a chromosome is "gene."
What is the scientific term for a section of a chromosome?(1 point)
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amino acid
amino acid
hemoglobin
hemoglobin
protein
protein
gen
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What is the scientific term used to describe a structural change in a gene?(1 point)
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hemoglobin
hemoglobin
anemia
anemia
genetic code
genetic code
mutation
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hemoglobin
hemoglobin
anemia
anemia
genetic code
genetic code
mutation
The scientific term used to describe a structural change in a gene is "mutation."
Which statement is an example of a beneficial mutation? (1 point)
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A person has a mutation that causes him to be unable to fully digest lactose.
A person has a mutation that causes him to be unable to fully digest lactose.
A fawn in the forest has a mutation that causes its fur color to be white.
A fawn in the forest has a mutation that causes its fur color to be white.
A mosquito has a mutation that causes it to be more resistant to pesticides.
A mosquito has a mutation that causes it to be more resistant to pesticides.
A person has a mutation that causes her earlobes to be attached to her head.
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A person has a mutation that causes him to be unable to fully digest lactose.
A person has a mutation that causes him to be unable to fully digest lactose.
A fawn in the forest has a mutation that causes its fur color to be white.
A fawn in the forest has a mutation that causes its fur color to be white.
A mosquito has a mutation that causes it to be more resistant to pesticides.
A mosquito has a mutation that causes it to be more resistant to pesticides.
A person has a mutation that causes her earlobes to be attached to her head.
The statement that is an example of a beneficial mutation is:
A mosquito has a mutation that causes it to be more resistant to pesticides.
This mutation is beneficial in the context of survival and reproductive success in an environment with pesticide use.
Which environmental factor would decrease plant growth?(1 point)
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drought
drought
space
space
fertilizer
fertilizer
light
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drought
drought
space
space
fertilizer
fertilizer
light
The environmental factor that would decrease plant growth is drought.
What is the main function of camouflage?(1 point)
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Camouflage helps organisms find mates.
Camouflage helps organisms find mates.
Camouflage helps organisms gain nutrients in their environment.
Camouflage helps organisms gain nutrients in their environment.
Camouflage helps organisms blend within their environment.
Camouflage helps organisms blend within their environment.
Camouflage helps organisms resist diseases.
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Camouflage helps organisms find mates.
Camouflage helps organisms find mates.
Camouflage helps organisms gain nutrients in their environment.
Camouflage helps organisms gain nutrients in their environment.
Camouflage helps organisms blend within their environment.
Camouflage helps organisms blend within their environment.
Camouflage helps organisms resist diseases.
The main function of camouflage is "Camouflage helps organisms blend within their environment."
What is a phenotype of an organism?(1 point)
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an observable trait
an observable trait
a structure that carries genetic information
a structure that carries genetic information
a section of DNA
a section of DNA
a combination of alleles
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an observable trait
an observable trait
a structure that carries genetic information
a structure that carries genetic information
a section of DNA
a section of DNA
a combination of alleles
A phenotype of an organism is "an observable trait."