Practice - Molecular Basis of Inheritance
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Practice Questions
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What is the role of DNA in inheritance?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes you similar to your parents.
Name the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA.
💡 Hint: A-T and C-G.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What did Griffith's experiment demonstrate?
💡 Hint: Recall what transformation means in terms of bacterial traits.
True or False: RNA contains thymine.
💡 Hint: Think about the differences between RNA and DNA.
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Challenge Problems
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Describe how mutations can affect genetic information and give an example of one mutation that leads to a genetic disorder.
💡 Hint: Consider how even a small change in the DNA sequence can have large effects.
Analyze the implications of DNA fingerprinting in criminal investigations and paternity cases.
💡 Hint: Think about the uniqueness of DNA and its use in forensics.
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