Recorded Patterns of DNA Polymorphisms That Can Provide Strong Evidence

question 44

Multiple Choice

Recorded patterns of DNA polymorphisms that can provide strong evidence of an individual's identity are known as:

• A) DNA STRs
• B) DNA fingerprints
• C) RFLP fingerprints
• D) Genetic identification
• E) None of these

Understand the role of meiosis in sexual reproduction and genetic diversity.

Comprehend the differences between male and female genetic structures and their determinants.

Identify the process of fertilization and the formation of zygotes.

Understand genetic inheritance patterns, including dominant-recessive, polygenic inheritance, and genomic imprinting.

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Definitions:

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells responsible for converting electrical impulses into actions, facilitating muscle movement.

Interneurons

Specialized neurons that relay information between sensory neurons and motor neurons, playing a critical role in reflexes and neuronal circuits.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for connecting the CNS to limbs and organs.

Nerve Cells

The basic building blocks of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body through electrical and chemical signals.