131.
Which genetic disorder is caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene, leading to the production of thick, sticky mucus in the lungs and digestive tract?
Explanation:
132.
What is the term for the failure of homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate properly during meiosis?
Explanation:
133.
In Mendel's pea plant experiments, what is the term for the offspring resulting from the self-fertilization of F1 hybrid plants?
Explanation:
134.
Which type of DNA mutation results from the insertion or deletion of a nucleotide and shifts the reading frame of codons?
Explanation:
135.
What is the term for the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis?
Explanation:
136.
Which genetic disorder is characterized by the production of abnormal hemoglobin, leading to misshapen red blood cells and anemia?
Explanation:
137.
What is the term for the phenomenon where multiple genes influence a single trait?
Explanation:
138.
Which scientist is credited with the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA?
Explanation:
139.
In a dihybrid cross, what is the phenotypic ratio of offspring when crossing two heterozygous individuals for two traits?
Explanation:
140.
What is the term for the study of the distribution and frequency of alleles in populations over time?