LONG ANSWER QUESTION #1   An x-linked trait is represented below by the dominant allele ‘A’ and the recessive allele ‘a’. Calculate the observed genotypic frequencies and the observed allelic frequencies of this population. To answer this question fully, you should have seven values (or answers) to present for your answer. For credit, show your work and ensure your answers are clearly noted/identified. (7pts)    

A template strand of DNA is shown below.    3′ – GTA-GTC-CGA-TAG-GGC – 5′   What is the mRNA transcript for this DNA sequence?   

An extra complete set of chromosomes in a karyotype is called ____, whereas an extra chromosome in a karyotype is called ___.   

A tRNA anticodon triplet is GAU. What amino acid does this tRNA carry?   

From the list of selections below, choose the palindrome.   

From the list of selections below, which two codons encode the same amino acid? Refer to the genetic code below for guidance.   

SHORT ANSWER QUESTION #8   According to what was discussed in class, only, why is regulation of gene expression beneficial to humans and other organisms? Be thorough. You should show me you understand the importance of gene expression. (1pt)   NOTE: When writing your response, note I am not looking for what Google or Chat GPT provides you as an answer to this short answer question. Only responses derived from material from the course textbook, course lecture videos, or course powerpoint will be accepted. 

In a sample of mystery DNA, scientists discover adenine making up 10% of the total nucleotides. From the list of nucleotides below, choose the corresponding nucleotide make-up for the mystery sample of DNA.   

The codons GUU and GUG both code for the amino acid valine. From the list of terms below, choose the term used for this phenomenon?  

From the list below, choose the term used to describe the point by which chromatids cross over.