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Test Bank for Chapter 20: Genomics and Proteomics Multiple-Choice Questions 1. For a genetic map of a chromosome, distances are measured in units of a. ESTs. b. RFLPs. c. centiMorgans. d. base pairs. e. contigs. Answer: c Section 20.1 Comprehension 2. Which of the following is true of genetic maps? a. They are derived from direct analysis of DNA. b. They are based on frequencies of recombination between loci. c. They have a high level of detail rivaling that of physical maps. d. They always accu...

PCB 3063-Test Bank for Chapter 8: Chromosome Variation Multiple-Choice Questions 1. The centromere is located approximately in the middle of which type of chromosome? a. Acrocentric b. Metacentric c. Paracentric d. Submetacentric e. Telocentric Answer: b Section 8.1 Comprehension 2. Which type of chromosome has a centromere displaced toward one end, creating a long arm and a short arm? a. Acrocentric b. Metacentric c. Paracentric d. Submetacentric e. Telocentric Answer: d Se...

PCB 3063-Test Bank for: Chapter 11: Chromosome Structure and Organelle DNA Multiple-Choice Questions 1. Which of the following is not true of negatively supercoiled DNA? a. Eases the separation of nucleotide strands during replication and transcription. b. Allows DNA to be packed into small spaces. c. Has less than 10 bp per turn of its helix. d. Is more negatively charged due to additional phosphates per turn of the helix. e. Is found in most cells. Answer: c Section: 11.1 Comprehen...

PCB 3063-Test Bank for Chapter 7: Linkage, Recombination, and Eukaryotic Gene Mapping Multiple Choice Questions 1. Linked genes always exhibit a. phenotypes that are similar. b. recombination frequencies of less than 50%. c. homozygosity when involved in a testcross. d. a greater number of recombinant offspring than parental offspring when involved in a testcross. e. a lack of recombinant offspring when a heterozygous parent is testcrossed. Answer: b Section 7.1 Comprehension 2. Li...

PCB 3063-Test Bank for Chapter 9: Bacterial and Viral Genetic Systems Bacterial mutants that require supplemental nutrients in their growth media are called a. autotrophs. b. heterotrophs. c. prototrophs. d. omnitrophs. e. auxotrophs. Answer: e Section: 9.1 Comprehension Question 2. Which of the following statements about nutritional requirement and growth of bacteria is NOT true? a. Culture media developed for bacteria must contain carbon source and essential elements for the sur...

PCB 3063-Test Bank for Chapter 10: DNA: The Chemical Nature of the Gene Multiple-Choice Questions 1. Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic that genetic material must possess? a. Genetic material must contain complex information. b. Genetic material must replicate faithfully. c. Genetic material must encode the phenotype. d. Genetic material must have the capacity to vary. e. Genetic material must contain nitrogen but not sulfur. Answer: e Section 10.1 Comprehension 2. W...