The stage of the cell cycle where the cell grows in size, replicates DNA, and develops.
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Question 4
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The stage of the cell cycle where the chromosomes of the cell separate and two identical cells are made.
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Question 5
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The stage of the cell cycle where the cell membranes form to divide a cell into two cells
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Question 6
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The stage of interphase with the definition
Cell grows in size
DNA replicates
Cell checks to make sure the DNA replicated correctly and cell has the proper supplies
G2
G1
S
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Question 7
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People who have leukemia, a cancer that affects white blood cells, are often given Cytarabine. This drug inhibits the synthesis of DNA. Which phase of the cell cycle is most affected by Cytarabine?
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Question 8
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Which statement describes what would most likely happen if p53 mutated and could not perform its task?
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Question 9
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As cell division increases the rate of mutation __________
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Question 10
10.
DNA replication results in
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Question 11
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The base pair C pairs with __________ during DNA replication.
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Question 12
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The base pair T pairs with __________ during DNA replication.
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Question 13
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DNA replication results in two DNA molecules
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Question 14
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When does DNA replication occur?
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Question 15
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The model shows a mutation to a partial sequence of bases in a gene. Which type of mutation does the model represent?
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Question 16
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A gene on chromosome 17 codes for the p53 protein.
Select from the drop-down menus to correctly complete the sentence.
After the gene is __________ into mRNA the mRNA is __________ to produce the p53 protein.
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Question 17
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A student created a model of a DNA sequence and its mRNA transcript, as shown.
DNA 3'- AGC CGT ATC - 5'
RNA 5'- TCG GCA TAG- 3'
Another student found a mistake in the model
Select from the drop-down menus to complete the sentence describing the correction that should be made to the model.
The __________ nucleotides in the mRNA transcript should be replaced with __________ nucleotides
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Question 18
18.
Transcribe the normal DNA sequence:
TGA-GGA-CTC-CTC
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Question 19
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Translate the mRNA sequence you found in #18.
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Question 20
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Which amino acid chain would be built from the RNA segment
UGU-GUG-UGU-GUG
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Question 21
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A mutation has occurred that has changed the codon CGC to CCC? What affect will the mutation have on the protein?
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Question 22
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In cancer cells, mutations in the DNA cause the cells to reproduce uncontrollably, forming a tumor. Cancer directly affects which cellular process?
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Question 23
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Which of the following is a primary reason for cancer cells developing in an organism?
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Question 24
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What is produced at the end of transcription?
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Question 25
25.
Image W is a molecule that is a double helix. Image W is
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Question 26
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The arrow labeled X represents a process where DNA is read, copied, and made into a single strand of mRNA. This process called
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Question 27
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The arrow labeled Y represents the step in the process when mRNA is made into a protein chain. This process is called
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Question 28
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The structure labeled Z is what is created as a result of protein synthesis. Structure Z is a long strand of
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Question 29
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Which of the following is the correct sequence of events in the creation of a protein?
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Question 30
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A DNA sequence is shown below. What is produced when the sequence is transcribed
TAGGAGCAT
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Question 31
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Which mutation would leave the phenotype (appearance) of the organism unchanged?
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Question 32
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All six codons listed below code for the same amino acid during protein synthesis.
CGU, CGC, CGA, CGG, AGA, AGG
Which of the following statements describes an advantage of having multiple codons for the same amino acid?
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Question 33
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Methylation is a process that can add methyl (CH3) groups to DNA. A gene containing methylated nucleotides often cannot be transcribed. As a result, proteins will not be produced. Which of the following cellular processes is most directly affected by DNA methylation?
All corn plants contain the ZmLA1 gene. Some corn plants contain a certain mutation in the ZmLA1 gene. The graph below shows the amount of ZmLA1 RNA produced in plants with the normal gene and in plants with the mutated gene.
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Question 34
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Based on the graph, what most likely happens in corn plant cells as a direct result of the mutated gene?
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Question 35
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The diagram below shows a strand of DNA matched to a strand of messenger (mRNA).
What process does this diagram represent?
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Question 36
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The diagram represents a chain of amino acids. The different shapes represent different amino acids.
A scientist wants to produce a single strand of DNA that codes for this amino acid chain. How many nucleotides will be in the DNA that the scientist produces?
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Question 37
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Which diagram shows how RNA is read to produce an amino acid chain?
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Question 38
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In a sample of double stranded DNA, 20% of the nitrogenous bases are adenine (A). What percentage of the nitrogenous bases in the sample are cytosine (C)?
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Question 39
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The diagram shows a small part of an original DNA strand and an incomplete DNA strand. Which of the following show the complementary bases for the new strand?