________ is the process of creating an RNA copy of the information in DNA

Fill in the blank with correct word.


Answer: Transcription

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Single gene traits are more likely to be influenced by the environment than complex traits

A. true B. false

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During genetic drift the gene frequencies of a population will change ________

a. back and forth and eventually stabilize b. in a random direction based upon chance c. in a random direction based upon the predators faced by the population d. in a predictable direction based upon the number of females in the population e. in a predictable direction based upon the number of males in the population

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 TRAIT    SPECIESABCDE110000211111311111411110511100611000 The table shows the distribution of traits (A-E) in six extant species (1-6). A "0" indicates the ancestral condition, while a "1" indicates the derived condition. Which trait is represented by the greatest number of plesiomorphies?

A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

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Even though DNA polymerase has a proofreading function, it still introduces errors in the newly synthesized strand at a rate of 1 per 107 nucleotides

To what degree does the mismatch repair system decrease the error rate arising from DNA replication? (a) 2-fold (b) 5-fold (c) 10-fold (d) 100-fold

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