Module 5 Review

Front

What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?

Back

Leucine

Front

List the stages of mitosis in order.

Back

prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

Front

What phase is a cell in when chromosomes align at the equatorial plane?

Back

Metaphase

Front

Where does mRNA go after leaving the nucleus?

Back

To the ribosome to make proteins.

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

To synthesize proteins by translating mRNA.

Front

Define mitosis.

Back

Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.

Front

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

The nucleus houses the cell's genetic material and controls cellular activities.

Front

What is cytokinesis?

Back

Cytokinesis is the process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

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