STARR Biology EOC Review

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Where does transcription take place?

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Transcription takes place in the nucleus of the cell.

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How many amino acids are coded for by the nucleotide sequence ATG GGA ACT CCA?

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The sequence codes for 4 amino acids.

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Which RNA bases pair with TACGAA during transcription?

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The RNA bases that pair with TACGAA are AUGCUU.

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Which species’ DNA is most similar to the DNA of the toothed whale?

Back

The DNA of the Baleen Whale is most similar to that of the toothed whale.

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What type of symbiotic relationship is exemplified by cattle egrets foraging among cattle?

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This relationship is an example of commensalism.

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Define transcription in the context of biology.

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where amino acids are assembled into proteins.

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Explain the difference between DNA and RNA.

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DNA is double-stranded and contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA is single-stranded and contains the sugar ribose.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the significance of the genetic code?

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The genetic code determines how sequences of nucleotides in DNA are translated into amino acids in proteins.