How do cells grow, specialise and die? - Compendium 12

Question 1

Describe the structure and functions of proteins

Question 2

Describe the structure of nucleic acids, differentiating between DNA and RNA

Question 3

Define the components of a nucleotide

Question 4

Differentiate between the nucleotide bases of DNA and RNA

Question 5

Explain what the genetic code is and what it is coding for

Question 6

Describe the two-step process (transcription and translation) that results in gene expression

Question 7

Explain the role of DNA, rRNA, tRNA and mRNA and the production of a protein

Question 8

Describe the cell cycle

Answer 8

Interphase (DNA replication)

Mitosis

• Prophase
• Metaphase
• Anaphase
• Telophase

Cytokinesis (division of cell cytoplasm)

Question 9

Give the details of DNA replication

Question 10

Explain what occurs during mitosis and cytokinesis

Question 11

Describe how mitosis differs from meiosis

Question 12

Why do we need proteins in the body?

Question 13

What is a nucleic acid?

Question 14

What are the similarities and differences between DNA and RNA?

Question 15

What is a gene?

Question 16

What is the connection between DNA, RNA and protein synthesis?

Question 17

Describe transcription and translation

Question 18

What is meant by the terms phenotype and genotype?

Question 19

What is the difference between a chromosome and a chromatid?

Question 20

What are the stages of mitosis?

Question 21

What are the stages of meiosis?

Question 22

Which cell types undergo each type of cell division?