DNA Replication, Transcription, & Translation Check

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Biology
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12th Grade
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Nicholas Lansberry
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary structural difference between DNA and RNA?
DNA contains ribose sugar, while RNA contains deoxyribose sugar.
DNA is double-stranded, while RNA is single-stranded.
DNA contains uracil, while RNA contains thymine.
DNA is found only in the nucleus, while RNA is found only in the cytoplasm.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following bases are classified as purines?
Adenine and Thymine
Cytosine and Guanine
Adenine and Guanine
Thymine and Cytosine
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the semi-conservative model of DNA replication.
Each new DNA molecule consists of two new strands.
Each new DNA molecule consists of one old strand and one new strand.
Each new DNA molecule consists of two old strands.
Each new DNA molecule consists of a mixture of old and new segments on each strand.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of redundancy in codons?
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Compare the leading and lagging strands during DNA replication.
Both strands are synthesized continuously.
The leading strand is synthesized continuously, while the lagging strand is synthesized in fragments.
The leading strand is synthesized in fragments, while the lagging strand is synthesized continuously.
Both strands are synthesized in fragments.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the function of DNA ligase in DNA replication.
It synthesizes RNA primers.
It removes RNA primers.
It joins Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand.
It unwinds the DNA double helix.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does transcription differ between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
In prokaryotes, transcription occurs in the nucleus, while in eukaryotes, it occurs in the cytoplasm.
In prokaryotes, transcription and translation occur simultaneously, while in eukaryotes, they are separate processes.
In prokaryotes, mRNA is modified before translation, while in eukaryotes, it is not.
In prokaryotes, transcription requires a primer, while in eukaryotes, it does not.
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