Viruses are exceptions to the cell theory, but they have some characteristics of living things. What is one of these characteristics?
a
They contain genetic material.
b
They are made up of many specialized cells.
c
They reproduce by mitosis.
d
They contain chlorophyll.
Question 10
An organism is exposed to a mutagen that causes a mutation in the kidney cells. Which best describes if the offspring of the organism will inherit the mutation, and why?
a
The offspring will inherit the mutation because the arrangement of the DNA is permanently altered.
b
The offspring will inherit the mutation because the abnormal protein that is synthesized will be copied into the sex cells.
c
The offspring will not inherit the mutation because enzymes will fix the mutation before it can be passed on.
d
The offspring will not inherit the mutation because the mutation is not in a sex cell.
Question 11
Which of the following statements are true with regard to recombinant DNA? (Select correct two responses)
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a
Recombinant DNA is produced by putting together DNA from at least two sources.
b
Recombinant DNA cis only found in prokaryotic cells.
c
Recombinant DNA can be used to create a transgenic organism.
d
Recombinant DNA is used to produce a huge variety of cleaning products.
The correct answers are:
- They contain genetic material.
- Recombinant DNA can be used to create a transgenic organism.