Question 1

Diagrams depicting family relationships and phenotypes for a genetic disorder are

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A)   linkage maps.
B)   pedigree charts.
C)   genotype maps.
D)   Punnett squares.
E)   bell-shaped curves.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

In the ABO blood type system,there are six possible genotypes,but only two possible phenotypes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If the heterozygous phenotype is intermediate between that of the homozygotes,this is called

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A)   codominance.
B)   independent assortment.
C)   linkage.
D)   incomplete dominance.
E)   polygenic.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

In pedigree charts,autosomal recessive disorders typically

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A)   appear in every generation.
B)   appear only in males.
C)   appear only in females.
D)   may disappear in one generation and reappear in the next generation.
E)   occur every third generation.F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 5

The statement that segregation of alleles for a gene on one chromosome does not influence the segregation of alleles for a gene on another chromosome during gamete formation is Mendel's law of

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A)   independent assortment.
B)   random fertilization.
C)   population dynamics.
D)   crossing over.
E)   segregation.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C) A

Question 6

A male expresses

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A)   only the dominant alleles on his X chromosome.
B)   both the dominant and recessive alleles on his X chromosome.
C)   only the homozygous recessive alleles on his X chromosome.
D)   none of the alleles on his X chromosome.
E)   only the homozygous dominant alleles on his X chromosome.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D) B

Question 7

A test cross is a mating of an individual with an unknown genotype and an individual that

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A)   is heterozygous.
B)   is homozygous dominant.
C)   is homozygous recessive.
D)   has any known genotype.
E)   is the wild type.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

If you cross RrYy and RRyy pea plants,what fraction of the offspring will have round peas? R=round,r=wrinkled,Y=yellow,y=green

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A)   50%
B)   75%
C)   100%
D)   25%
E)   0%F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

In pedigree charts,autosomal dominant disorders typically

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A)   appear only in males.
B)   appear only in females.
C)   appear in every generation.
D)   seem to disappear in one generation, only to reappear in the next generation.
E)   occur every third generation.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C) C

Question 10

In these data, the parental generation characteristics (resistant or susceptible)  are shown at the top.
 
-What did the researchers conclude from the data shown in the figure?

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A)   Resistance to the Bt toxin is dominant.
B)   The number of larvae is dependent on treatment with the Bt toxin.
C)   Resistance to the Bt toxin is recessive.
D)   The size of larvae is dependent on treatment with the Bt toxin.
E)   Resistance to the Bt toxin is not genetic.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

To inherit an autosomal dominant disorder a person could receive the allele leading to the disease from

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A)   the father only, not the mother.
B)   the mother only, not the father.
C)   the mother or the father.
D)   the parent who does not exhibit the disease.
E)   All answers are correct.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Hemophilia A is caused by

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A)   an X-linked recessive disorder.
B)   a Y-linked recessive disorder.
C)   a defective neuron response.
D)   an X-linked dominant disorder.
E)   a Y-linked dominant disorder.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

A portion of DNA that encodes a specific protein is a

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A)   gene.
B)   chromosome.
C)   chromatid.
D)   centromere.
E)   kinetochore.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

If you cross two pea plants,one with green peas and the other with yellow peas,and all of the offspring have yellow peas,you conclude

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A)   green is dominant over yellow.
B)   yellow and green are codominant.
C)   yellow is incompletely dominant over green.
D)   yellow is dominant over green.
E)   color is random in pea plants.F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 15

To inherit an autosomal recessive disorder requires that the person receive the allele leading to the disease from

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A)   the father only.
B)   the mother only.
C)   only the parent having the disease.
D)   only one parent who is homozygous recessive for the disease.
E)   both parents.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Females who are "carriers" for hemophilia

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A)   usually do not show symptoms of hemophilia but pass the allele for hemophilia to all of their offspring.
B)   pass the allele for hemophilia to all of their sons.
C)   usually show symptoms of hemophilia but do not pass the allele for hemophilia to their offspring.
D)   usually show symptoms of hemophilia and pass the allele for hemophilia to all of their offspring.
E)   usually do not show symptoms of hemophilia.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

A gene that produces a protein important in more than one biochemical pathway is

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A)   dominant.
B)   recessive.
C)   pleiotropic.
D)   codominant.
E)   incomplete dominant.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 18

If you cross RrYy and RRyy pea plants,what fraction of the offspring will have round yellow peas? R=round,r=wrinkled,Y=yellow,y=green

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A)   100%
B)   75%
C)   25%
D)   0%
E)   50%F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Recombinant chromosomes have a mix of paternal and maternal alleles due to

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A)   random fertilization.
B)   linkage.
C)   independent assortment.
D)   crossing over.
E)   mutation.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

Mendel's law of segregation states that the two alleles of each gene are packaged into separate gametes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Patterns of Inheritance

Diagrams depicting family relationships and phenotypes for a genetic disorder are

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In the ABO blood type system,there are six possible genotypes,but only two possible phenotypes.

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If the heterozygous phenotype is intermediate between that of the homozygotes,this is called

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In pedigree charts,autosomal recessive disorders typically

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The statement that segregation of alleles for a gene on one chromosome does not influence the segregation of alleles for a gene on another chromosome during gamete formation is Mendel's law of

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A male expresses

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A test cross is a mating of an individual with an unknown genotype and an individual that

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If you cross RrYy and RRyy pea plants,what fraction of the offspring will have round peas? R=round,r=wrinkled,Y=yellow,y=green

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In pedigree charts,autosomal dominant disorders typically

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In these data, the parental generation characteristics (resistant or susceptible) are shown at the top. -What did the researchers conclude from the data shown in the figure?

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To inherit an autosomal dominant disorder a person could receive the allele leading to the disease from

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Hemophilia A is caused by

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A portion of DNA that encodes a specific protein is a

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If you cross two pea plants,one with green peas and the other with yellow peas,and all of the offspring have yellow peas,you conclude

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To inherit an autosomal recessive disorder requires that the person receive the allele leading to the disease from

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Females who are "carriers" for hemophilia

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A gene that produces a protein important in more than one biochemical pathway is

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If you cross RrYy and RRyy pea plants,what fraction of the offspring will have round yellow peas? R=round,r=wrinkled,Y=yellow,y=green

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Recombinant chromosomes have a mix of paternal and maternal alleles due to

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Mendel's law of segregation states that the two alleles of each gene are packaged into separate gametes.

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