Why Is the Understanding of Molecular Genetics an Important Set

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why is the understanding of molecular genetics an important set of scientific discoveries?

• A) The discovery of the structure and other properties of DNA requires us to throw out Mendel's observations.
• B) Without understanding molecular genetics it would be impossible to discover the dominant or recessive properties of common genes.
• C) We can now describe the processes underlying Mendel's observations in ways that explain evolution more fully, and understand disease and physiology much more precisely.
• D) We now understand the origin, or genesis, of molecules.

---

Definitions:

Mnemonic Devices

Tools that help people remember information through patterns such as a sequence of letters or associations.

FOIL Method

A method used in algebra to multiply two binomials, where FOIL stands for First, Outside, Inside, Last.

Binomials

Pairs of words or terms, often connected by a conjunction, that express a single idea or entity in mathematics, biology, and language.

Commutes

The act of traveling between one’s home and place of work on a regular basis, which can impact one’s work-life balance and daily schedule.