FALL FINAL REVIEW 2024

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DNA is replicated during ______ of the cell cycle.

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S phase of the cell cycle.

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What is the process called where mRNA is synthesized from a DNA template?

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Transcription.

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Which biomolecule is responsible for long-term energy storage and forms cell membranes?

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Lipid.

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In mitosis, the two resulting cells are __________.

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identical to the starting cell and identical to each other.

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What molecule carries the genetic code from the nucleus to the ribosome?

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mRNA.

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine; RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

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What is the function of polymerase during DNA replication?

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Polymerase unzips the DNA and synthesizes new strands.