Question 1

The action of a gene is determined by the arrangement of the obligatory base pairs in the nucleotides composing a DNA molecule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If the original DNA code was CAA, the transfer RNA for that strand of DNA would be CAA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the DNA molecule, obligatory base pairing always pairs:

Accepted Answer

A)  A-G. 
B)  C-T. 
C)  A-T. 
D)  both A and B. 
A)  A-G. 
B)  C-T. 
C)  A-T. 
D)  both A and B.

Question 4

When the chromosomes align themselves across the equator of the spindle fibers, it is characteristic of which phase of mitosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prophase 
B)  Anaphase 
C)  Metaphase 
D)  Telophase 
A)  Prophase 
B)  Anaphase 
C)  Metaphase 
D)  Telophase

Question 5

If the haploid number of chromosomes for a cell is 24, there would be 12 chromosomes in the gamete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description.
-This type of RNA carries amino acids to the ribosome.

Accepted Answer

A) Adenine 
B) mRNA 
C) Intron 
D) RNAi 
E) Uracil
F)Chaperone protein
G)Transcription
H)tRNA
I)Thymine
J)Exons
K)Proteasomes
L)Telomere
M)Centromere
N)Haploid
O)Diploid
P)Translation 
A) Adenine 
B) mRNA 
C) Intron 
D) RNAi 
E) Uracil
F)Chaperone protein
G)Transcription
H)tRNA
I)Thymine
J)Exons
K)Proteasomes
L)Telomere
M)Centromere
N)Haploid
O)Diploid
P)Translation

Question 7

Interphase does not include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  M phase 
B)  G₁ phase 
C)  G₂ phase 
D)  S phase 
A)  M phase 
B)  G₁ phase 
C)  G₂ phase 
D)  S phase

Question 8

If the original DNA code was ACG, the mRNA that would be formed would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  UCG. 
B)  AGC. 
C)  UGC. 
D)  Not enough information is given to answer the question. 
A)  UCG. 
B)  AGC. 
C)  UGC. 
D)  Not enough information is given to answer the question.

Question 9

Explain the difference in the cells formed by mitosis and meiosis. Why is this difference important?

Accepted Answer

Mitosis and meiosis are both processes o

Question 10

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description.
-This nitrogen base is found only in RNA.

Accepted Answer

A) Adenine 
B) mRNA 
C) Intron 
D) RNAi 
E) Uracil
F)Chaperone protein
G)Transcription
H)tRNA
I)Thymine
J)Exons
K)Proteasomes
L)Telomere
M)Centromere
N)Haploid
O)Diploid
P)Translation 
A) Adenine 
B) mRNA 
C) Intron 
D) RNAi 
E) Uracil
F)Chaperone protein
G)Transcription
H)tRNA
I)Thymine
J)Exons
K)Proteasomes
L)Telomere
M)Centromere
N)Haploid
O)Diploid
P)Translation

Question 11

The distance between the two uprights in the DNA ladder is always equal to the total distance of one purine and one pyrimidine nitrogen base.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Transcription can be best described as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  degradation of tRNA. 
B)  reading of mRNA codons by tRNA. 
C)  replication of DNA. 
D)  synthesis of mRNA. 
A)  degradation of tRNA. 
B)  reading of mRNA codons by tRNA. 
C)  replication of DNA. 
D)  synthesis of mRNA.

Question 13

Chromosomes align across the equator of the spindle fibers during anaphase of mitosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description.
-This is the term used to describe the normal number of chromosomes in most body cells.

Accepted Answer

A) Adenine 
B) mRNA 
C) Intron 
D) RNAi 
E) Uracil
F)Chaperone protein
G)Transcription
H)tRNA
I)Thymine
J)Exons
K)Proteasomes
L)Telomere
M)Centromere
N)Haploid
O)Diploid
P)Translation 
A) Adenine 
B) mRNA 
C) Intron 
D) RNAi 
E) Uracil
F)Chaperone protein
G)Transcription
H)tRNA
I)Thymine
J)Exons
K)Proteasomes
L)Telomere
M)Centromere
N)Haploid
O)Diploid
P)Translation

Question 15

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description.
-This part of the chromosome is not replicated during DNA replication.

Accepted Answer

A) Adenine 
B) mRNA 
C) Intron 
D) RNAi 
E) Uracil
F)Chaperone protein
G)Transcription
H)tRNA
I)Thymine
J)Exons
K)Proteasomes
L)Telomere
M)Centromere
N)Haploid
O)Diploid
P)Translation 
A) Adenine 
B) mRNA 
C) Intron 
D) RNAi 
E) Uracil
F)Chaperone protein
G)Transcription
H)tRNA
I)Thymine
J)Exons
K)Proteasomes
L)Telomere
M)Centromere
N)Haploid
O)Diploid
P)Translation

Question 16

The term neoplasm is another word for tumor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Genes determine polypeptide structure, which determines the structure of enzymes and structural proteins, which determine the cell's functions and structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The end product of the process of transcription is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  mRNA molecule. 
B)  tRNA molecule. 
C)  protein. 
D)  new DNA molecule. 
A)  mRNA molecule. 
B)  tRNA molecule. 
C)  protein. 
D)  new DNA molecule.

Question 19

Match each of the terms related to protein synthesis with its corresponding statement or definition.
-Can inhibit the process of protein synthesis

Accepted Answer

A) mRNA 
B) tRNA 
C) Transcription 
D) Translation 
E) RNAi 
A) mRNA 
B) tRNA 
C) Transcription 
D) Translation 
E) RNAi

Question 20

Which is capable of properly refolding an improperly refolded protein molecule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proteasome 
B)  Proteome 
C)  Chaperone 
D)  Polyribosome 
A)  Proteasome 
B)  Proteome 
C)  Chaperone 
D)  Polyribosome

Exam 7: Cell Growth and Development

The action of a gene is determined by the arrangement of the obligatory base pairs in the nucleotides composing a DNA molecule.

If the original DNA code was CAA, the transfer RNA for that strand of DNA would be CAA.

In the DNA molecule, obligatory base pairing always pairs:

When the chromosomes align themselves across the equator of the spindle fibers, it is characteristic of which phase of mitosis?

If the haploid number of chromosomes for a cell is 24, there would be 12 chromosomes in the gamete.

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description. -This type of RNA carries amino acids to the ribosome.

Interphase does not include which of the following?

If the original DNA code was ACG, the mRNA that would be formed would be:

Explain the difference in the cells formed by mitosis and meiosis. Why is this difference important?

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description. -This nitrogen base is found only in RNA.

The distance between the two uprights in the DNA ladder is always equal to the total distance of one purine and one pyrimidine nitrogen base.

Transcription can be best described as the:

Chromosomes align across the equator of the spindle fibers during anaphase of mitosis.

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description. -This is the term used to describe the normal number of chromosomes in most body cells.

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description. -This part of the chromosome is not replicated during DNA replication.

The term neoplasm is another word for tumor.

Genes determine polypeptide structure, which determines the structure of enzymes and structural proteins, which determine the cell's functions and structure.

The end product of the process of transcription is a(n):

Match each of the terms related to protein synthesis with its corresponding statement or definition. -Can inhibit the process of protein synthesis

Which is capable of properly refolding an improperly refolded protein molecule?

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