Genetics: Exploring Inheritance and Variation
Discover the fundamental principles and applications of genetics, from DNA replication to genetic disorders, and gain insights into inheritance, evolution, and disease.
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<h2 style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 1.5rem;">Name a gene editing technique that has revolutionized the ability to manipulate genetic information.</h2>
<p style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 1.2rem;">CRISPR-Cas9</p>
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<h2 style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 1.5rem;">Who discovered the structure of DNA, and in what year?</h2>
<p style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 1.2rem;">James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA in 1953.</p>
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<h2 style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 1.5rem;">What are the molecular machines called that are built according to instructions from genes?</h2>
<p style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 1.2rem;">Proteins</p>
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<h2 style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 1.5rem;">What principle of genetics did Gregor Mendel's experiments with pea plants help to establish?</h2>
<p style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 1.2rem;">Mendelian Genetics</p>
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<h2 style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 1.5rem;">What types of inheritance patterns can genetic disorders follow?</h2>
<p style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 1.2rem;">Autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, X-linked, and mitochondrial inheritance.</p>
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<h2 style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 1.5rem;">Why is understanding genetics crucial beyond academic study?</h2>
<p style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 1.2rem;">It has applications in medicine, agriculture, biotechnology, and addressing real-world challenges.</p>
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<h2 style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 1.5rem;">How does genetic variation among individuals within a population arise?</h2>
<p style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 1.2rem;">Genetic variation arises from mutations, genetic recombination during meiosis, and other mechanisms.</p>
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<h2 style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 1.5rem;">What can lead to genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, and Klinefelter syndrome?</h2>
<p style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 1.2rem;">Changes in chromosome number or structure</p>
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<h2 style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 1.5rem;">What are the two main processes involved in gene expression?</h2>
<p style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 1.2rem;">Transcription of DNA into mRNA and translation of mRNA into proteins.</p>
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<h2 style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 1.5rem;">What role does genetic counseling play for individuals and families?</h2>
<p style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 1.2rem;">It provides information about the likelihood of inheriting genetic conditions and guidance on reproductive options and medical management.</p>
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