Test Bank For Genetic Analysis 2nd Edition by Sanders

Genetics: An Integrated Approach (Sanders)

Chapter 1   The Molecular Basis of Heredity, Variation, and Evolution

1.1   Multiple-Choice Questions

1)    Bacteria are single-celled organisms with a single chromosome found in which cell space?

1. A) nucleus
2. B) nucleolus
3. C) nucleoid
4. D) nuclear envelope
5. E) mitochondria

Answer:  C

Section:  1.1

Skill:  Knowledge/Comprehension

2)    Sexual reproduction uses __________ to generate _______ gametes, which join at fertilization.

1. A) meiosis; haploid
2. B) mitosis; haploid
3. C) meiosis; diploid
4. D) mitosis; diploid
5. E) mitosis; identical

Answer:  A

Section:  1.1

Skill:  Knowledge/Comprehension

3)    When a diploid cell divides by mitosis, the result is __________.

1. A) identical haploid cells
2. B) identical diploid cells
3. C) unique diploid cells
4. D) unique haploid cells
5. E) a zygote.

Answer:  B

Section:  1.1

Skill:  Knowledge/Comprehension

4)    Modern genetics consists of three major branches. Which of these branches, also known as “transmission genetics,” involves the study of the transmission of traits and characteristics in successive generations?

1. A) evolutionary
2. B) Mendelian
3. C) molecular
4. D) population
5. E) reproductive

Answer:  B

Section:  1.1

Skill:  Knowledge/Comprehension