AP Biology Unit 6 2021

AP Biology Unit 6 2021

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between the synthesis of the leading and lagging strands in DNA replication?

Back

The leading strand is synthesized continuously in the 5' to 3' direction, while the lagging strand is synthesized discontinuously in short segments (Okazaki fragments) in the 5' to 3' direction.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does transgenic mean?

Back

Transgenic refers to an organism that has had DNA from another species inserted into its genome.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of operon is the trp (tryptophan) operon?

Back

The trp operon is a repressible operon, meaning it is usually active but can be turned off in the presence of tryptophan.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is genetic engineering?

Back

Genetic engineering is the practice of inserting the DNA of another species into an organism's DNA to give it new traits.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the anticodon in tRNA?

Back

The anticodon of a tRNA molecule is complementary to the corresponding mRNA codon, allowing for the correct amino acid to be added during protein synthesis.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define DNA replication.

Back

DNA replication is the process by which a cell makes an exact copy of its DNA before cell division.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

Back

Ribosomes are the cellular structures where protein synthesis occurs, translating mRNA into polypeptide chains.

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