A Region of the Genome Encodes a Protein, and Thus

question 241

Multiple Choice

A region of the genome encodes a protein, and thus it contains a(n)

• A) transposon.
• B) open reading frame.
• C) microRNA gene.
• D) tRNA gene.
• E) enhancers.

Explain the biological basis and implications of heterosis (hybrid vigor).

Apply the principles of probability to predict the outcomes of genetic crosses.

Identify organelles that contain DNA and understand their roles in inheritance.

Interpret and construct pedigrees for dominant and recessive traits.

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