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Protein synthesis: |
all of the above; Is required for cell growth, begins with reading of the genetic "master code" in the cell's DNA, and influences all cell structures and functions |
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In the DNA molecule, a sequence of three base pairs forms a(n): |
Codon |
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Transcription can best be described as the: |
Synthesis of any RNA molecule |
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Which of the following statements is true? |
The site of transcription is within the nucleus, whereas the site of translation is in the cytoplasm |
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A DNAmolecule is characterized by all of the following except: |
Ribose sugar |
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of RNA? |
Its molecules are larger than those of DNA |
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Nucleic acids are synthesized directly on the DNA molecule with the help of: |
Enzymes |
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Process that occurs when the double strands of a DNA segment separate and RNA nucleotides pair with DNA nucleotides |
Transcription |
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The type of RNA that carries information in groups of three nucleotides called codons, each of which codes for a specific amino acid |
mRNA |
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The type of RNA that has an anticodon and binds to a base pair -specific amino acid |
tRNA |
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The process involving the movement of mRNA with respect to the ribosome |
Translation |
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Uracil-Adenine |
Complementary base pair |
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The site of translation |
Ribosome |
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The correct order of mitosis is: |
Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase |
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The total of 46 chromosomes per cell is referred to as: |
Diploid |
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A type of cell division that occurs only in primitive sex cells during the process of becoming mature sex cells is: |
Meiosis |
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Splitting of the plasma membrane and cytoplasm into two during cell reproduction is called: |
Cytokinesis |
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Cell reproduction is sometimes referred to as the: |
M phase |
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The phase of mtosis known as the completion phase is |
telophase |
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The phase of mitosis known as the apart phase is |
Anaphase |
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The position-changing phase of mitosis is |
Metaphase |
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When a cell is not experiencing mitosis and is "between phases," it is said to be in |
Interphase |
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When a cell begins to divide, it is said to be in the before phase, or |
Prophase |
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The generic code for a particular protein is passed from DNA to mRNA by a process known as |
Transcription |
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If a strand of DNA has a base sequence of AGGC, the complementary pair that strand will be: |
TCCG |
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The spindle fibers attach to each chromatid durning whcih stage of mitosis? |
Metaphase |
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Which of the following is not true of RNA? |
It contains deoxyribose sugar |
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During whcih stage of mitosis does the cleavage furrow begin to develop? |
Anaphase |
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All of the DNA in each cell of the body is called |
Genome |
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If the sequence of bases in a nucleic acid were AUCGA, which of the following statements would be true? |
It is a strand of RNA |
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In which stage of mitosis do chromosomes move to opposite ends of the cells along the spindle fibers? |
Anaphase |
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The synthesis of proteins by ribosomes using information coded in the mRNA molecule is called: |
Translation |
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Translation can be inhibited or prevented by a process called: |
RNA interference |
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The DNA molecular structure allows only two combinations of bases to occur. This is know as |
Obligatory base pairing |
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The complete set of proteins synthesized by a cell is called the ____________ of the cell |
Proteome |
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The shape of a DNA molecule is referred to as a |
Double helix |
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__________ is the type of cell division that occurs only in primitive sex cells during the process of becoming mature sex cells. |
Meiosis |
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Mature sex cells are called |
Gametes |
