Heredity and Reproduction
1. Describe the structure of a DNA molecule. What might the similarity between the four bases indicate about the origins of life on Earth? (SC.912.L.16.3, SC.912.L.16.9)
2. Describe the process of DNA replication. Why does a cell need to replicate its DNA quickly? (SC.912.L.16.3, SC.912.L.16.9)
3. How does cellular information pass from one generation to another? Explain why chromosomes, not genes, independently assort. (SC.912.L.16.16)
4. What is the relationship between meiosis and genetic disorders such as Down’s Syndrome and Turner’s Syndrome? (SC.912.L.16.16)
5. Compare and contrast the processes of mitosis and meiosis. How are the two processes similar? How are the two processes different? (SC.912.L.16.17)
6. If a human had their bone marrow removed, altered genetically, and re-implanted, would the change be passed on to their children? (SC.912.L.16.16)
7. How does a human develop from a single cell to a newborn baby? (SC.912.L.16.13)
State standards associated with each question is notated in parenthesis following the question. Content for the above questions may be found in Chapters 5, 6, 8 & 34 in your textbook. For additional help see the [EOC Review Manual].
