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1. During the process of which biological process, the information carried by mRNA is used to produce proteins?

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Translation is the process where the information from mRNA is decoded to produce proteins. Transcription is the process of copying DNA into mRNA, not directly involved in protein synthesis. Replication is the process of copying DNA, not related to protein synthesis. Translocation refers to the movement of proteins within the cell, not the process of protein synthesis.

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2. Each tRNA molecule contains three unpaired bases, called the (blank), which ensure that amino acids are added in the correct sequence.

Explanation

The anticodon on the tRNA molecule pairs with the complementary codon on the mRNA during translation, ensuring that the correct amino acid is added to the growing polypeptide chain.

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3. How are the three types of RNA different?
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4. How would it benefit a cell to possess a sequence of DNA that could be transcribed and then edited into several different mRNA molecules?

Explanation

Having a single DNA sequence transcribed into different mRNA molecules allows for diverse proteins to be synthesized without needing to store multiple copies of DNA. This increases efficiency and versatility within the cell's protein production process.

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5. What amino acid sequence would be produced from the mRNA sequence CGCUAUAGC?

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The correct answer is determined by translating the mRNA sequence into amino acids using the genetic code. In this case, CGC encodes for Arginine, UAU for Tyrosine, and AGC for Serine. The incorrect answers provide different amino acid sequences that do not match the given mRNA sequence.

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6. In a double helix structure, which parts of a twisted ladder are analogous to the hydrogen bonds and the sugar-phosphate backbones of DNA?

Explanation

In the structure of a DNA double helix, hydrogen bonds between complementary nitrogenous bases form the rungs of the ladder-like structure, while the sugar-phosphate backbones of the nucleotide chains form the two long sides of the ladder. This analogy helps to visualize the unique structure of DNA.

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7. Use Chargaff's rule to determine the approximate percentage of thymine in a DNA molecule, if 28% of the nucleotide in the molecule contain adenine.

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Chargaff's rule states that in DNA, the amount of adenine equals the amount of thymine, and the amount of guanine equals the amount of cytosine. If 28% of the nucleotides contain adenine, then by Chargaff's rule, 28% of the nucleotides will also contain thymine.

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8. Who concluded that the genetic material of a bacteriophage is DNA?

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Hershey and Chase conducted the famous Hershey-Chase experiment in 1952, which provided evidence that DNA is the genetic material in bacteriophages, specifically T2 phage.

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9. Who concluded that DNA was the factor that caused one bacterium to transform into another?

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Avery's experiments in the 1940s demonstrated that DNA, not protein, was responsible for the transformation of bacteria. Watson and Franklin were involved in the discovery of the DNA double helix structure, while Hershey's work focused on bacteriophages.

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10. Who concluded that bacteria could be transformed from harmless to disease-causing by an unknown factor?

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Griffith is credited with the discovery of bacterial transformation which laid the groundwork for modern genetic engineering. Koch is known for his work on germ theory of disease, Pasteur for pasteurization and vaccination, and Fleming for the discovery of penicillin.

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11. The structure of a DNA molecule can be described as a...

Explanation

The DNA molecule is famously known for its double helix structure, which consists of two long strands that coil around each other in a spiral manner. This unique shape allows DNA to efficiently store genetic information and replicate itself.

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12. Who discovered the structure of DNA?

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The structure of DNA was indeed discovered by James Watson and Francis Crick. Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins contributed to the understanding of DNA's structure through X-ray diffraction images. Gregor Mendel is known as the father of genetics, and Thomas Hunt Morgan discovered the role of chromosomes in inheritance. Barbara McClintock made discoveries in the field of transposons, and Craig Venter was involved in genome sequencing projects.

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13. What are the components of a DNA molecule?

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A DNA molecule is made up of complementary nucleotide bases held together by hydrogen bonds, forming a double helix structure. The sugar-phosphate backbone provides a structural framework that supports the nitrogen bases.

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14. What is the monomer of nucleic acids that is made up of a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base?

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A nucleotide is the basic building block of nucleic acids, including DNA and RNA. It consists of a 5-carbon sugar (ribose or deoxyribose), a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base (adenine, cytosine, guanine, thymine, or uracil). Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, lipids are fats, and carbohydrates are sugars and starches, not monomers of nucleic acids.

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15. What is the principle that bonds in DNA can form only between adenine and thymine and between guanine and cytosine?

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Base Pairing is the specific hydrogen bonding between complementary nitrogenous bases in DNA, allowing adenine to bond with thymine and guanine to bond with cytosine.

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16. What is the process in which one strain of bacteria is changed by a gene or genes from another strain of bacteria?

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Transformation is the process by which exogenous DNA is introduced into a cell. Conjugation involves the transfer of genetic material between bacterial cells. Transduction is the process where bacterial DNA is transferred from one bacterium to another by a virus. Mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence.

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17. What is the term for a virus that infects bacteria?

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Bacteriophage specifically refers to a type of virus that infects and replicates within bacteria. Protozoa, Parasite, and Fungus are not viruses that infect bacteria but rather refer to other types of microorganisms.

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18. During DNA replication, the DNA molecule _____ into two strands.

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During DNA replication, the DNA molecule undergoes a process where it separates into two strands to allow for the replication of each individual strand.

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19. At the end of DNA replication, how many new stands of DNA have been produced, giving a total of how many strands of DNA?

Explanation

During DNA replication, each original DNA strand serves as a template to produce two new complementary strands, resulting in a total of four strands of DNA at the end.

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20. New DNA is replicated in strands complementary to old DNA because production of new DNA follows the rules of ________________ .

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During DNA replication, the new DNA strand is synthesized by base-pairing complementary nucleotides. This ensures the accuracy of the genetic information passed on to the daughter cells.

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21. How does the structure of a eukaryotic chromosome during mitosis differ from its structure during the rest of the cell cycle?

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During different phases of the cell cycle, eukaryotic chromosomes undergo structural changes related to condensation and the presence of a centromere, indicating a clear distinction between mitosis and the rest of the cell cycle.

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22. What is the granular material visible within the nucleus, consisting of DNA tightly coiled around proteins?

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Chromatin is the material that makes up the chromosomes within the nucleus and is composed of DNA and proteins. Nucleosomes are the basic unit of chromatin, centrioles are involved in cell division, and the Golgi apparatus is responsible for packaging and distributing cellular products.

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23. What is the globular protein molecule around which DNA is tightly coiled in chromatin?

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Histones are a group of proteins found in chromatin that help organize DNA into structural units called nucleosomes. Ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis, lipids are a type of biomolecule, and hormones are signaling molecules in the body. These do not play the same role as histones in DNA packaging.

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24. What is the term for the copying process in which a cell duplicates its DNA?

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Replication is the process of copying a cell's DNA to produce an identical copy. Transcription is the process of copying genetic information from DNA to RNA. Translation is the process of decoding RNA to produce proteins. Mutation is a change in the DNA sequence.

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25. Which enzyme 'proofreads' new DNA strands to ensure each molecule is a nearly perfect copy of the original DNA?

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DNA polymerase is the correct answer because it has the ability to proofread DNA strands during replication, helping to maintain accuracy in the genetic information. RNA polymerase is involved in transcribing DNA into RNA, while Ligase is responsible for joining DNA fragments together. Helicase helps to unwind the double helix structure of DNA during replication, but it is not involved in proofreading.

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26. What is the process of copying parts of a nucleotide sequence of DNA into a complementary sequence in RNA called?

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Transcription is the process of copying DNA into RNA, while Translation is the process of translating RNA into proteins. Replication is the process of copying DNA to make new DNA strands. Mutation refers to changes in the DNA sequence.

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27. An enzyme that binds to DNA during transcription is RNA....

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During transcription, RNA Polymerase is the enzyme responsible for binding to DNA and synthesizing RNA. The other options mentioned - Helicase, Ligase, and Topoisomerase - are also enzymes involved in DNA processes but do not specifically bind to DNA during transcription.

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During the process of which biological process, the information...
Each tRNA molecule contains three unpaired bases, called the (blank),...
How are the three types of RNA different?
How would it benefit a cell to possess a sequence of DNA that could be...
What amino acid sequence would be produced from the mRNA sequence...
In a double helix structure, which parts of a twisted ladder are...
Use Chargaff's rule to determine the approximate percentage of thymine...
Who concluded that the genetic material of a bacteriophage is DNA?
Who concluded that DNA was the factor that caused one bacterium to...
Who concluded that bacteria could be transformed from harmless to...
The structure of a DNA molecule can be described as a...
Who discovered the structure of DNA?
What are the components of a DNA molecule?
What is the monomer of nucleic acids that is made up of a 5-carbon...
What is the principle that bonds in DNA can form only between adenine...
What is the process in which one strain of bacteria is changed by a...
What is the term for a virus that infects bacteria?
During DNA replication, the DNA molecule _____ into two strands.
At the end of DNA replication, how many new stands of DNA have been...
New DNA is replicated in strands complementary to old DNA because...
How does the structure of a eukaryotic chromosome during mitosis...
What is the granular material visible within the nucleus, consisting...
What is the globular protein molecule around which DNA is tightly...
What is the term for the copying process in which a cell duplicates...
Which enzyme 'proofreads' new DNA strands to ensure each molecule is a...
What is the process of copying parts of a nucleotide sequence of DNA...
An enzyme that binds to DNA during transcription is RNA....
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