Anthropology 101 - Physical Anthropology » Spring 2023 » Quiz 2

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Question #1
Which one of the following nucleotide bases forms bonds with adenine?
A.   Cytosine
B.   Thymine
C.   Tyrosine
D.   Guanine
Question #2
Which one of the evolutionary forces results in a much more narrow gene pool or less genetic diversity in the resulting population?
A.   natural selection
B.   gene flow
C.   sexual selection
D.   genetic drift
Question #3
In biology, a clone of an individual is essentially the identical twin of that same individual even though there would be some kind of an age gap.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #4
Mendelian traits are _________.
A.   Continuous
B.   Polygenic
C.   Non-discrete
D.   Discrete
Question #5
Before genes eventually code for various types of proteins, they code for amino acids.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #6
Genes exist in pairs in individuals. During the production of gametes into their haploid number, the gene pairs are separated so that the resulting gamete has only one of the original gene pairs. This is known as:
A.   Mitosis
B.   Independent assortment
C.   Meiosis
D.   Principle of segregation
Question #7
Identical twins in human populations do not have different:
A.   DNA
B.   Lip prints
C.   Fingerprints
D.   Retinal scans
Question #8
The only source for a new never before seen allele is:
A.   Genetic drift
B.   Natural selection
C.   Mutation
D.   Gene flow
Question #9
Crossing-over is a process in which:
A.   A mutation occurs
B.   Two strands of DNA from two different species are allowed to combine
C.   Segments of DNA are exchanged between homologous chromosomes
D.   Two different chromosomes are fused together
Question #10
Mendelian traits are:
A.   Responsible for most of our features
B.   Controlled by one gene with 2 or 3 alleles
C.   The product of several alleles on different chromosomes
D.   Controlled by alleles at more than one genetic locus
Question #11
Which of the following is NOT a function of DNA?
A.   Coding for amino acids
B.   Production of energy (ATP)
C.   Regulation of proteins
D.   Cell reproduction

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