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Question 1

DNA replication occurs 3' to 5'

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False

Question 2

During meiosis, chromosomes may "cross-over" and shuffle their genetic information.

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True

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a product easily found in nature?

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Antibiotic

Question 4

If a solution has a pH reading of 7, it is...

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neutral

Question 5

Using the scientific method, which step would you normally perform second?

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Develop a testable hyptothesis

Question 6

Well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the world: using facts, laws & tested hypotheses

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Theory

Question 7

Parkinson's, diabetes & cystic fibrosis (CF) are examples of

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Genetic disorders

Question 8

The study of decision making as it applies to morals regarding advances in biotechnology is

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bioethics

Question 9

Using the scientific method, which step would you normally perform last?

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Formulate a conclusion based on data and error analysis

Question 10

An aqueous solution and yields a hydrogen ion when ionized is

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an acid

Question 11

In a biotechnology lab, tap water is best used for:

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The first rinse when washing glassware

Question 12

A chemical used in an experiment.

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Reagent

Question 13

Meiosis is a type of cell division which increase the chromosome number by two

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False

Question 14

What is a product of glycolysis?

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All of the above

Question 15

The moles of solute per liter of solution is...

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Molarity

Question 16

In aerobic respiration carbohydrates are ultimately broken down into:

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CO2, H2O, ATP

Question 17

When inserting a gene into a plasmid to use as a therapeutic protein, which would be step 1?

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Design primers to amplify the gene using PCR

Question 18

Using the scientific method, which step would you normally perform first?

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State a scientific question based on information/observation

Question 19

The use of living systems or organisms to develop or make useful products

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Biotechnology

Question 20

Autonomously replicating small circles of DNA present in some bacteria

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Plasmids

Question 21

If you are to transfer 11 mL of a solution into a 15 mL cylinder. Which pipette will you use?

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10 mL macropipette

Question 22

When disposing of an acid what must it be treated as?

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Hazardous waste

Question 23

What is the purpose of SDS when used in SDS page electrophoresis?

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Denature the proteins & give them a negative charge

Question 24

How many ATP molecules are produced by glycolysis and fermentation?

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2

Question 25

Which department in a biopharmaceutical company looks to identify future products?

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Research and Development

Question 26

The measurement of the concentration of hydrogen ions in a sample.

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pH

Question 27

In the steps of the pathway of launching a new biopharmaceutical drug, which step would be 2nd?

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Research and Development

Question 28

The various fragment lengths that are separated during electrophoresis are called

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RLFPs

Question 29

The deliberate linkage of DNA from different sources into one molecule

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Recominant DNA

Question 30

Lipids provide which of the following functions for cells?

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Stored energy

Question 31

The separation of molecules on or through a stationary phase is

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Chromatography

Question 32

Where does translation occur in prokaryotes?

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at the ribosomes

Question 33

A chemical's MSDS is also known as:

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Material Safety Data Sheet

Question 34

In glycolysis, the activation of glucose is accomplished by what?

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ATP

Question 35

Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations can be found in:

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The Code of Federal Regulations

Question 36

How can you determine the molecular weight of a substance?

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All of the above are viable options.

Question 37

What part of an amino acid differs from one to the other?

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R group

Question 38

Germinating or sprouting plants are actively undergoing mitosis

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True

Question 39

Which department is in charge of testing a biopharmaceutical product to ensure safety/potency

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Quality Control (QC)

Question 40

In the pathway of launching a new biopharmaceutical, which step would require clinical trials?

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3

Question 41

DNA is replicated on the leading and the lagging strands in exactly the same way.

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false

Question 42

Pyruvate is metabolized when no oxygen is present through the process of?

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Fermentation

Question 43

Descriptive generalization of how some aspects of the world behaves under stated circumstances

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Law

Question 44

Viscous buffer used to track DNA or proteins during electrophoresis

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Loading dye

Question 45

What is agar?

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Solid media on which bacteria grow

Question 46

If a solution has a pH reading of 9, it is more

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basic

Question 47

Type of test that demonstrates whether or not an enzyme or drug is having the desired effect

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Activity Assay

Question 48

Cells produced by mitosis are haploid

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False

Question 49

How are the proteins in fractions collected during column chromatography visualized?

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Using polyacylamide gel electrophoresis

Question 50

The use of an electric field to separate DNA in agarose is called

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Gel Electrophoresis

Question 51

Most ATP in eurkaryotic cells is produced in the..

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Mitochondria

Question 52

What are the most common molecules found in cells?

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Proteins

Question 53

Type of test used to measure the amount of total protein present

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Concentration Assay

Question 54

In the steps of the pathway of launching a new biopharmaceutical drug which step would be first

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Development of an idea for a product/Product Identification

Question 55

Which of the following is an mRNA codon?

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UAU

Question 56

The FDA requires biopharmaceutical companies to follow current good manufacturing practices.

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True

Question 57

What is the SI unit for temperature?

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Kelvin

Question 58

Most ATP in eukaryotic cells is produced in the

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Mitochondria

Question 59

Organism with no nucleus or membrane bound organelles; its DNA is contained in the cytoplasm

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Prokayotes

Question 60

Most ATP produced during aerobic respiration occurs during...

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Chemiosmosis

Question 61

A tentative statement about the world leading to deductions that can be tested.

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Hypothesis

Question 62

If a solution has a pH reading of 3, it is more

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acidic

Question 63

Organism containing a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes

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Eukaryotes

Question 64

Type of test used to measure the amount of active ingredient in a drug.

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Potency Assay

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