Exam 3 note cards

Question 1

In this process, DNA is transcribed to form RNA

Answer 1

Transcription

Question 2

In this process, RNA is translated to form polypeptide chains

Answer 2

Translation

Question 3

Carries protein-building instructions from the genes

Answer 3

Messenger RNA

Question 4

Major component of ribosomes

Answer 4

Ribosomal RNA

Question 5

Translates from nucleotides to amino acids

Answer 5

Transfer RNA

Question 6

How is Transcription like DNA Replication?

Answer 6

Nucleotides added in 5’ to 3’ direction

Question 7

T or F The genetic code is redundant (i.e. Twenty kinds of amino acids are specified by 61 codons).

Answer 7

True

Question 8

T or F DNA represents the genetic material

Answer 8

True

Question 9

T or F A binds to C & G binds to T

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Each nucleotide on a DNA molecule consists of deoxyribose, a phosphate group, and a ____________ containing base.

Answer 10

nitrogen

Question 11

T or F During DNA replication, both halves of the new DNA molecule are “new”

Answer 11

False

Question 12

T or F DNA polymerase attaches complementary nucleotides during DNA replication

Answer 12

True

Question 13

T or F The goal of all cell division is to create new, fully functional cells.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Duplicated chromosomes begin to condense

Answer 14

Prophase

Question 15

All chromosomes are lined up at the spindle equator

Answer 15

Metphase

Question 16

Sister chromatids of each chromosome are pulled apart

Answer 16

Anaphase

Question 17

Chromosomes decondense

Answer 17

Telophase

Question 18

A chromosome consists of a __________ molecule and attached proteins.

Answer 18

DNA

Question 19

DNA replication occurs during which stage of interphase?

Answer 19

G2

Question 20

The cell cycle has a built-in molecular brake during which stage?

Answer 20

G1

Question 21

Meiosis consists of _________ consecutive rounds of nuclear divisions

Answer 21

two

Question 22

T or F Meiosis I involves the separation of the sister chromatids.

Answer 22

False