BIOL 3000 FINAL EXAM- BOYER 2025/26
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
1 of 162
Definition
All life consumes energy. Cats are alive. Therefore, cats consume
energy.
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Which of the following is an example of true deductive reasoning?
, Let's say that, hypothetically, humans have a gene that enables them to use
magic if they inherit the right allele. Using the following observations, determine
the mode of inheritance for the ability to use magic in humans.
1) Individuals homozygous for one version of the allele can use magic
2)Individuals that are heterozygous cannot use magic
3)You observe a family. Both parents cannot use magic, but their child is
a magic-user.
SMealteccht the sBcEieSTntaisntswiethr ftrhoemir athcehigeivveemn epnotssibilities.
The product rule allows you to quickly figure out the probability of getting
certain types of offspring by multiplying the phenotype (or genotype) ratios of
multiple genes together.
In peas, axial (A) flower position is dominant to terminal (a), tall (L) is dominant to
short (l), and yellow (Y) is dominant to green (y). If a plant that is heterozygous
for all three traits is allowed to self-fertilize (AaLlYy x AaLlYy), how many of the
offspring would show the dominant phenotype for all three traits?
Don't know?
2 of 162
Definition
8
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How are sex limited traits similar Match the element of RNA-
to sex influenced traits? processing to the correct definition.
Nucleosomes are comprised
of how many molecules of Transposons are made of __________
, histones?
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3 of 162
Definition
Removal of the lagging strand primer leaves a gap in one of the
strand's DNA sequences.
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What sort of bond links the backbone of DNA?
What sort of bond is responsible for the interaction between two nucleotide
bases in DNA?
Why are telomeres problematic for eukaryotic chromosome replication as
we age, even in normal cells?
tRNA's are responsible for bringing the correct amino acid to the ribosome when
building a polypeptide. But how do amino acids get onto the tRNA's in the first
place?
How are sex limited traits similar to sex influenced traits?
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4 of 162
, Definition
4/4, 1/2 x 1/2 = 1/4
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Why do we have to run PCR on the DNA we obtain from a purification process in
DNA Barcoding?
-All answers listed are correct
-There are numerous DNA fragments that we do not want to sequence that may
interfere with reactions of the barcode sequence
-We need to amplify the specific barcode fragment of DNA that we want to
sequence
-The amount of DNA is too little to DIRECTLY sequence
The is/are the region(s) joining two sister chromatids, whereas the is/are
the protein(s) associated with the centromeric DNA sequences
The following questions apply to crosses involving a trait following
complete dominance.
What is the probability that offspring will show the dominant phenotype
from a dominant backcross?
What is the correct equation showing how the product rule would be used
to calculate the probability of a single offspring having two dominant
alleles in a monohybrid F1 cross?
The following represents a DNA strand in the process of replication. The bottom
sequence is that of the template DNA strand with polarity indicated and the top
sequence represents the new strand primer (which is made out of RNA,
remember, hence the U's).
New Strand GGGGCCUUU
DNA Template 5′ AAATCCCCGGAAACTAAAC 3′
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
1 of 162
Definition
All life consumes energy. Cats are alive. Therefore, cats consume
energy.
Give this one a try later!
Which of the following is an example of true deductive reasoning?
, Let's say that, hypothetically, humans have a gene that enables them to use
magic if they inherit the right allele. Using the following observations, determine
the mode of inheritance for the ability to use magic in humans.
1) Individuals homozygous for one version of the allele can use magic
2)Individuals that are heterozygous cannot use magic
3)You observe a family. Both parents cannot use magic, but their child is
a magic-user.
SMealteccht the sBcEieSTntaisntswiethr ftrhoemir athcehigeivveemn epnotssibilities.
The product rule allows you to quickly figure out the probability of getting
certain types of offspring by multiplying the phenotype (or genotype) ratios of
multiple genes together.
In peas, axial (A) flower position is dominant to terminal (a), tall (L) is dominant to
short (l), and yellow (Y) is dominant to green (y). If a plant that is heterozygous
for all three traits is allowed to self-fertilize (AaLlYy x AaLlYy), how many of the
offspring would show the dominant phenotype for all three traits?
Don't know?
2 of 162
Definition
8
Give this one a try later!
How are sex limited traits similar Match the element of RNA-
to sex influenced traits? processing to the correct definition.
Nucleosomes are comprised
of how many molecules of Transposons are made of __________
, histones?
Don't know?
3 of 162
Definition
Removal of the lagging strand primer leaves a gap in one of the
strand's DNA sequences.
Give this one a try later!
What sort of bond links the backbone of DNA?
What sort of bond is responsible for the interaction between two nucleotide
bases in DNA?
Why are telomeres problematic for eukaryotic chromosome replication as
we age, even in normal cells?
tRNA's are responsible for bringing the correct amino acid to the ribosome when
building a polypeptide. But how do amino acids get onto the tRNA's in the first
place?
How are sex limited traits similar to sex influenced traits?
Don't know?
4 of 162
, Definition
4/4, 1/2 x 1/2 = 1/4
Give this one a try later!
Why do we have to run PCR on the DNA we obtain from a purification process in
DNA Barcoding?
-All answers listed are correct
-There are numerous DNA fragments that we do not want to sequence that may
interfere with reactions of the barcode sequence
-We need to amplify the specific barcode fragment of DNA that we want to
sequence
-The amount of DNA is too little to DIRECTLY sequence
The is/are the region(s) joining two sister chromatids, whereas the is/are
the protein(s) associated with the centromeric DNA sequences
The following questions apply to crosses involving a trait following
complete dominance.
What is the probability that offspring will show the dominant phenotype
from a dominant backcross?
What is the correct equation showing how the product rule would be used
to calculate the probability of a single offspring having two dominant
alleles in a monohybrid F1 cross?
The following represents a DNA strand in the process of replication. The bottom
sequence is that of the template DNA strand with polarity indicated and the top
sequence represents the new strand primer (which is made out of RNA,
remember, hence the U's).
New Strand GGGGCCUUU
DNA Template 5′ AAATCCCCGGAAACTAAAC 3′
