Biotechnology I Semester Exam Pop Flashcard

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DNA is located in the _____ in eukaryotic cells.

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nucleus

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Subculturing is the process of ___________ microorganisms from one culture medium to another to maintain growth.

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transferring

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Which of the following is a key component of the cell membrane?

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Phospholipids

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Which field of biotechnology is being described? Engineers produce enzymes for use in detergents to improve cleaning power.

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White/industrial

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What is the role of mRNA in the central dogma?

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It carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

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What is biotechnology?

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The use of living organisms or their products to modify human health and the environment.

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Define eukaryotic cells.

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Cells that have a nucleus enclosed within membranes, unlike prokaryotic cells.

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What are enzymes?

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Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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To synthesize proteins by translating mRNA.

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What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

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The process of DNA being transcribed to mRNA, which is then translated to protein.