Biology Midterm Review

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If there are 999 bases of cytosine in a strand of DNA, how many guanine bases are there?

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999

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All cells come from existing cells. True or False?

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True

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What happens during translation?

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mRNA is read to produce proteins.

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What is a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is the basic building block of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What do both plant and animal cells have?

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Mitochondria.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, producing energy in the form of ATP.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is DNA replication?

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

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix formed by two strands of nucleotides.