ESSAY QUESTION #1: In essay format and according to course materials only, list and then briefly describe the three sources of genetic information found in bacteria. (4pts) NOTE: When writing your essay response, be sure to write in essay format. Points shall be deducted with improper use of grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation. I further expect to see well-constructed sentences with no errors in mechanics. I am not looking for what Google or Chat GPT (or other generative AI programs) provides you as an answer to this question. Only responses derived from course materials shall be accepted.  

From the list below, choose the term used involving removal of electrons or hydrogen atoms from a compound.  

I have read the course policy regarding online exam proctoring requirements found on page #6 of the course syllabus and acknowledge that BI234 requires the use of a remote proctoring service provided by the college called Honorlock, to be used with all course exams throughout the duration of summer term 2025. Amongst other things, Honorlock requires students to test using a laptop or desktop computer (no iPads, tablets, or phones), running an up-to-date Google Chrome browser with an Honorlock Chrome extension. Further, students must have an Honorlock-approved webcam and microphone turned on for the duration of the exam, as exams shall be recorded to ensure a high level of academic integrity. Students should test using a stable high-speed internet connection, and are required to present Honorlock with approved institution or government-issued identification. Additional requirements may be requested by Honorlock.

In the process of cell respiration, cells can undergo glycolysis under aerobic or anaerobic conditions.   

Resolution is best described as _____.    

In the (bacterial) electron transport chain, H+ are pumped across the cell membrane (outside to inside) via the ATP synthase pump, producing ADP.   

In catabolic pathways, ATP is generated, whereas in anabolic pathways, ATP must be invested.   

If I am struggling with coursework, it is my responsibility to reach out to my instructor in a timely manner to schedule a Zoom meeting to discuss my struggles in BI234.

From the list of DNA sequences below, which is most likely to be damaged by UV radiation?   

In a monohybrid cross where one allele is completely dominant over another, what phenotypic ratio is expected when the F1 generation is crossed (ie – what is the outcome of an F1xF1)?