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The diagram or chart that can be used to find out inheritance patterns of a certain genetic trait within a family. It is used frequently to track genetic disorders within a family (one word).

Who independently arrived at very similar findings to Darwin and effectively pushed Darwin to hurry and finish publication on Origin of Species?  Last name only. One word.

In the Punnett Square below, which letters belong in the indicated box?   A a a     a    ?  

Coded at multiple genetic loci (locations), stature/height in humans would be an example of which type of trait?

This diagram (not the disorder) is called a _________: One word.

Punnett Square – For the following problem:-List the genotypes of the parents, -Diagram and complete a Punnett square, -Give the phenotype percentages of the offspring  In humans, brown eyes (B) are dominant over blue (b). What would be the results if a homozygous recessive male mates with a homozygous dominant female?

This subdiscipline of biological anthropology focuses on extinct species of hominins and their fossils. Part of the name translates to “old” in Greek. One word.

In the lecture and module video, it is explained that mtDNA contains a very high percentage of the cell’s DNA.

Optional up to 2 points of extra credit: This is a “choose your own question” question! Please think about any single topic from the chapters covered on this test: this can be something you studied for that wasn’t covered, or something you found especially interesting, or anything else you want from this content. Name the topic and explain it fully here. Write at least a full paragraph (minimum 4-5 sentences; no bullet points). This is your chance to demonstrate good knowledge of a single topic from these chapters. Please do not just list names of multiple topics, or just tell me you found [name of topic] to be really interesting. You may tell me [name of topic] was really interesting, but you must demonstrate to me that you learned about and understand the topic by explaining to me how it works! Relax, and please don’t stress – this is your chance to choose your own topic/question and show me you learned about it by telling me about it – i.e., this is meant to be a very gentle last question on this test! 🙂 Copyright 2025 by Dr. Jonathan A. Miller. All rights reserved. Online sharing or distribution is prohibited. For exam use only in BIOL& 260: Microbiology at Edmonds College. Outside help is not allowed.

An individual human being is a walking ecosystem harboring an enormous diversity of microorganisms! If you were to analyze all the microorganisms living in and on your body, you would most likely be able to find representatives of which of the following? Please choose all that apply. Copyright 2025 by Dr. Jonathan A. Miller. All rights reserved. Online sharing or distribution is prohibited. For exam use only in BIOL& 260: Microbiology at Edmonds College. Outside help is not allowed.