Challenging Biology Problems with Detailed Answers

If two genes show nearly 100 percent linkage, what does that tell us?Select all that apply.a) The two genes are on separate chromosomes.b) The two genes are always inherited together.c) The two genes are on the same chromosome.d) The two genes are located very close to each other.
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Which of the following are important uses of genetic maps?Select all that apply.a) copying DNA during PCR reactionsb) pasting two DNA strands together to form one moleculec) studying evolutiond) locating genes that cause disease
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TGC TAC GGC AAG transcribed into RNA
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How are sponges and the coral in coral reefs similar?Both are a source of chemicals that may be used to fight human diseases, such as cancer. Both release large amounts of oxygen into ocean waters, and the oxygen is eventually used by humans to breathe.Both are widely found in deep, cold oceans as well as in warm, shallow waters.Both are small ecosystems that do not have a heavy impact on other organisms.
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What is the motion of the particles in this kind of wave?A hand holds the left end of a set of waves. The waves themselves make a larger set of waves in the same direction as that of the smaller waves. A label Wave motion is above the series of waves and an arrow next to the label points right.The particles will move up and down over large areas.The particles will move up and down over small areas.The particles will move side to side over small areas.The particles will move side to side over large areas.
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What is the fitness of an organism? A. The environment the organism lives in B. The number of resources an organism uses C. The total population of a species D. The ability to survive and reproduce
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Which of the following groups work together to create foreign policy?
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What is the function of junk DNA in cells?Select all that apply.a) protecting the ends of chromosomesb) turning genes on and offc) holding the nucleus togetherd) coding for proteins
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When two alleles "blend in" , or "mix" together it is known as -Incomplete dominanceCodominance
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What is human impact?
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Why do you think it is important that our bodies can respond to stimuli around us?
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When two alleles "blend in" , or "mix" together it is known as -Incomplete dominanceCodominance
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why is East Ferris running out of water
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Jonathan designed an experiment to plant lima bean seeds. His variable was to change what kind of light each plant received. He used a different kind of light with each plant. He hypothesized that the plant grown under the plant light would have the greatest amount of growth. Did the data support the hypothesis? Explain.
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which situation would most likely descreses the carrying capacity for humans in a certain region?
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Why is West Ferris not running out of water
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What percent of the offspring will bepink, if we cross two pink tulips?50 %100%25 %
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According to the trichromatic theory of color vision, the eye has cones sensitive to colors associated with ___________. A. red, green, and yellow B. green, purple, and red C. red, green, and blue D. black, brown, and white
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What are abiotic factors? List at least 3 in the environment
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In which way is primary succession similar to secondary succession?Both occur where life already exists.Both are gradual.Both occur where no life exists.Both involve creating soil.
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Which is a pollutant associated with high-tech gadgets in landfills?
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Which of the following would be expected to have the greatest impact on primary productivity?A-chemical energyb-nutrient availability-solar energyD-water availability
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What did Malthus think would limit the population size?A. Food supplyB. PredatorsC. DiseaseD. Reproductive strategy
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What percent will be black?50 %100 %25 %
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