Q: Which of the following equations correctly represents the probability $P$ of inheriting a SNP from the father, assuming sperm is made continuously and eggs are not?

$P = \frac{\text{Number of paternal SNPs}}{\text{Total SNPs}}$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP)?

Accepted Answer

A small variation in a single nucleotide in an individual's genome

Question 2

Lactose tolerance in adults is most commonly associated with:

Accepted Answer

Two SNPs in a lactase regulatory region

Question 3

Which field of genetics involves the study of all proteins in a cell under certain conditions?

Accepted Answer

Proteomics

Question 4

A researcher is using software to analyze and store large genetic data sets. Which field is she working in?

Accepted Answer

Bioinformatics

Question 5

Which of the following is a real-world application of biotechnology?

Accepted Answer

Manipulating biology for industrial purposes, such as producing Golden rice

Question 6

Gene therapy is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Transferring normal genes into individuals with mutated genes

Question 7

Model organisms are primarily used in genetics to:

Accepted Answer

Study the basics of genetics

Question 8

In a population of 78 children, 4933 new SNPs were found. What does this suggest about SNPs?

Accepted Answer

SNPs are common and occur frequently in the human population

Question 9

Which of the following equations correctly represents the probability $P$ of inheriting a SNP from the father, assuming sperm is made continuously and eggs are not?

Accepted Answer

$P = \frac{	ext{Number of paternal SNPs}}{	ext{Total SNPs}}$

Question 10

Which scenario best illustrates the use of proteomics in medical research?

Accepted Answer

Studying the set of proteins expressed in cancer cells to identify drug targets

Question 11

A scientist is transferring normal genes into individuals with mutated genes to treat a genetic disorder. This process is known as:

Accepted Answer

Gene therapy

Question 12

Which of the following statements about SNPs is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

SNPs are always associated with disease

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a major theme in modern genetics?

Accepted Answer

Ignoring genetic variation in populations

Question 14

If an individual has two SNPs in the lactase regulatory region, what is the likely phenotype?

Accepted Answer

Lactose tolerance

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the role of model organisms in genetics research?

Accepted Answer

They are used to study the basics of genetics

Question 16

Which equation would you use to calculate the frequency $f$ of a SNP in a population?

Accepted Answer

$f = \frac{	ext{Number of individuals with SNP}}{	ext{Total number of individuals}}$

Question 17

Which of the following is a direct application of bioinformatics in genetics?

Accepted Answer

Analyzing and storing large genetic data sets

Question 18

A population study finds that most SNPs in children come from the father. What biological process best explains this observation?

Accepted Answer

Sperm is made continuously, leading to more mutations

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of using genetics to improve agriculture?

Accepted Answer

Manipulating plant genes to increase vitamin content

Question 20

Which of the following statements about proteomics is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Proteomics is the study of all proteins in a cell under certain conditions

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