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1
Water is an end product in
the electron transport chain
lactic acid fermentation
alchoholic fermentation
the Krebs cycle
2
mRNA : nucleus ::
nucleus : protein
protein : nucleus
nucleus : rubosomes
protein : cytoplasm
3
The enzymes that unwind DNA are called
double helixes
forks
phages
DNA helicases
4
Which of the following represents a genotype of a pea plant that is heterozygous for tallness?
Tt
T
tt
TT
5
A repressor protein
attaches to ribosomes during translation
blocks movement of RNA polymerase
destroyes amino acids before protein synthesis occurs
prevents DNA synthesis
6
Each of the following is a type of RNA except
messenger RNA
carrier RNA
ribosomal RNA
transfer RNA
7
RTTIA. Suppose that you are given a protein containing the following sequence of amino acids:
GCAAACTCGCGCGTA
AUGGGUCUAUAUACG
ATGGGTCTATATACG
ATAGGGCTTTAAACA
8
giardiasis : contaminated water ::
amebic dysentery : mosquito
malaria : mosquito
malaria : food contamination
amebic dysentery : giardiasis
9
If oxygen is absent during the second stage of cellular respiration,
fermentation will occur.
the electron transport chain works more efficiently.
the Krebs cycle begins.
the electron transport chain works more efficiently.
10
During cytokinesis in the female, what divides unequally?
the ovary
the cytoplasm
none of the above
the sperm cell
11
In alternation of generations, a diploid spore-forming cell gives rise to four
both meisos and mitosis
meiosis
mitosis
none of the above
12
Escherichia coli is an example of a bacterium that has short, thin, hairlike projections called
pili
cilia
cocci
ribosomes
13
In a bacterium, cell division takes place when
DNA is copied, new cell wall forms, cell splits into two
its nucleus divides.
cell splits two cells, one of which receives all of the DNA.
none of the above
14
If an individual possesses two recessive alleles for the same traitthe individual is said to be
haploid for the trait.
homozygous for the trait.
mutated.
heterozygous for the trait
15
Bacterial endospores
are similar to human tumors
allow certain species to survive harsh environments
can cause growth abnormalities in plants
occur where there is plenty of available food.
16
During alternation of generations, cells reproduce by
none of the above
meiosis
both meiosis and mitosis
mitosis
17
Mitosis is a process by which
DNA is replicated.
cells grow in size.
a cell’s nucleus divides.
cytokinesis occurs.
18
A vaccine is
a substance that kills bacteria or viruses.
an antibody
a plasmid that contains disease-causing genes.
a harmless version of a disease-causing microbe
19
Alexander Fleming, a British bacteriologist, is credited with the discovery of
antibodies
tuberculosis
penicillin
photosynthetic bacteria
20
RTTIA. Which structure represents RNA?
structure D
structure E
structure B
structure C
21
The part of the molecule for which deoxyribonucleic acid is named is the
phosphate group
sugar
none of the above
nitrogen base
22
cell growth : G1 ::
DNA copying : S
mitosis : meiosis
mitosis : C
mitochondria replication : S
23
A ribosome has
one binding site for DNA
four binding sites for tRNA
three binding sites used during translation
no binding sites since the proteins must detach
24
The final electron acceptor in aerobic respiration is
atp
water
NADPH
oxygen
25
Malaria is caused by several species of
Giardia.
Plasmodium.
Phytophthora.
Toxoplasma.
26
Chromatids are
joined strands of duplicated genetic material.
dense patches within the nucleus.
bacterial chromosomes.
prokaryotic nuclei.
27
process that takes place when organic compounds are broken down in the absence of oxygen is
oxidation.
respiration.
fermentation.
All of the above
28
The synthesis (S) phase is characterized by
replication of mitochondria and other organelles.
the division of cytoplasm.
DNA replication.
cell division.
29
Refer to the illustration above. The cell shown in diagram 5 is in
anaphase
prophase
telophase
metaphase
30
Low temperatures may cause photosynthesis to occur
None of the above
more slowly.
more quickly.
at a constant rate.
31
A spindle fiber is a specialized form of
microtubule.
cilium.
chromosome.
flagellum.
32
Protists are found almost everywhere there is
ammonia
carbon dioxide
methane
water
33
In order for translation to occur, mRNA must migrate to the
ribosomes
lac operson
enhancer
RNA polymerase
34
Hydras reproduce by
budding
fission
Fragmentation
none of the above
35
Which of the following is the best explanation for the presence of both chloroplasts and mitoch
if plants cannot produce enough ATP in the process of photos
in the light, plants are photosynthetic autotrophs. In the d
the leaves and sometimes the stems of plants contain chlorop
sugars are produced in chloroplasts. These sugars can be sto
36
RTTIA. To which portion of the lac operon does the repressor bind?
D
regulator
C
B
37
In RNA molecules, adenine is complementary to
cytosine
guanine
thymine
uracil
38
The energy used in the Calvin cycle for the production of carbohydrate molecules comes from
carbon dioxide
the Krebs cycle
ATP and NADH
ATP only
39
Many thousands of proteins may have arisen from only a few thousand exons because
an exon may be used by many different genes
an exon does not actually code for any meaningful informatio
one gene can code for hundreds of different proteins
there really is no difference between one protein and
40
A 3:1 ratio of tall to short pea plants appearing in the F2 generation lends support to the law
recessiveness.
segregation
mutation
crossing-over
41
When Chlamydomonas reproduces asexually, it divides by mitosis, producing
haploid gametes
zoospores
diploid gametes
zygospores
42
When glycolysis occurs,
a molecule of glucose is split
some ATP is produced
two pyruvates are made
all of the above
43
Biologists now know that viruses
all form the same crystalline shape.
consist of a protein surrounded by a nucleic acid coat.
are the smallest organisms.
contain RNA or DNA in a protein coat.
44
The discovery of chromosomes provided a like between the firs law of heredity that stemmed from
mitosis
ingeritance
meiosis
pollination
45
Bacterial cells such as E coli transfer pieces of genetic material in a process called
sexual reproduction.
mitosis.
conjugation.
binary fission.
46
If a characteristic is sex-linked, it
occurs most commonly in males
can never occur in females
is always fatal
occurs only in females
47
As result of mitosis, each of the two new cells produced from the parent cell during cytokines
receives a few chromosomes from the parent cell.
receives a copy of the chromosomes present in parent cell.
donates a chromosome to the parent cell.
receives half the chromosomes from the parent cell.
48
The major atmospheric by-product of photosynthesis is
carbon dioxide
water
oxygen
nitrogen
49
Separation of homologous occurs during
meiosis 2
mitosis
fertilization
meiosis I
50
Amoebas capture food by
taking it into a gullet
trapping it with flagella
using cilia
engulfing it
51
RTTIA. The child represented in box 1 in the punnett square would
have an extra freckles chromosome
not have freckles
be heterozygous for freckles
be homozygous for freckles
52
Avery and his research team concluded that
DNA and RNA were found in the human nucleus.
a.RNA was the genetic material.
protein bases were the genetic material.
DNA was the genetic material.
53
Normal cells become cancer cells when
regulation of cell growth and division is lost
cells do not respond normally to control mechanisms
all of the above
cells continue to divide without passing through the GI
54
Process of producing offspring can be
eukaryotic or prokaryotic.
None of the above
asexual or sexual.
cardiovascular or respiratory.
55
We know viruses are not alive because
they cannot make proteins
hey are not cellular.
All of the above
They cannot use energy.
56
In order to fit within a cell, DNA becomes more compact by
being enzymatically changed into a protien
breaking apart into separate genes
wrapping tightly around associated protiens
extending to form very long, thin molecules
57
A viral disease that causes painful swelling of a salivary gland is
measles
polio
AIDS
mumps
58
The phenotype of an organism
occurs only in dominant pure organisms.
The phenotype of an organism
is the physical appearance of a trait.
cannot be seen.
59
At a proton pump of the thylakoid membrane,
electrons are accepted by glucose.
electrons are pushed out of the thylakoid.
energy from electrons is used to make ATP.
he thylakoid bursts, releasing energy.
60
The first three phases of the cell cycle are collectively known as
cellularc.mitosis.
telophase.
interphase.
cellular respiration
61
Mining companies harvest copper or uranium by using
chemoautotrophic bacteria
cyanobacteria
heterotrophic bacteria
photosynthetic bacteria
62
The unknown genotype of an individual with a dominant phenotype can be determined using
a test cross.
a dihybrid cross.
probability
a ratio.
63
A site: tRNA::
mRNA : P site
tRNA : amino acid
codon : mRNA
mRNA : amino acid
64
What would be the blood type of a person who inherited an A allele from one parent and an O
type A
type B
type O
type AB
65
Because of photosynthesis,
the atmosphere is rich in oxygen gas.
plants produce carbon dioxide.
All of the above
animals can get energy directly from the sun
66
The cell cycle is monitored as each cell passes through
homeostasis
cellular respiration
photosynthesis
checkpoints
67
A diagram in which several generations of a family and the occurrence of a certain genetic char
family karyotype
pedigree
punnett square
monohybrid cross
68
A mutation caused by a piece of DNA breaking away from its chromosome and becoming attached
deletion
inversion
duplication
translocation
69
An important example of an electron acceptor that functions in glycolysis is
water
ATP
NAD+
oxygen
70
cells that are not dividing remain in the
cytokinesis phase.
synthesis phase.
first growth phase.
mitosis phase.
71
The dark reactions of photosynthesis
require ATP and NADPH
are light-independent.
generate sugars.
All of the above
72
CO2 concentration : photosynthesis ::
enxyme : coenzyme
catalysis: inorganic molecule
organic molecule : respiration
enxyme activity : biochemical reactions
73
African sleeping sickness is spread by
tsetse flies.
contaminated food.
All of the above
mosquitos.
74
In eukaryotes, the cell cycle is controlled by
lipids
carbohydrates.
proteins.
fats
75
One difference between the cells in a human body and bacterial cells is bacterial cells have
an outer cell wall made up of lipids.
no ribosomes.
no DNA.
an outer cell wall made up of polysaccharides and proteins
76
The non-coding portions of DNA that are separated from the portions of DNA actually used during
mutons
exons
exposions
introns
77
In humans, gametes contain
22 autosomes and 1 sex chromosome.
45 autosomes and 1 sex chromosome.
1 autosome and 45 sex chromosomes.
1 autosome and 22 sex chromosomes.
78
Bacterial cells have
a cell wall only
a cell wall inside their cell membrane
a cell membrane only
both a cell membrane and an outer cell wall
79
Binary fission
occurs when two cells collide with eachother
creates new species
produces excess energy
is the process by which bacteria reproduce
80
A change in a gene due to damage or being copied incorrectly is called
evolution
meiosis
mutation
segregation
81
Light energy is converted to chemical energy through the process of
photosynthesis
fermentation
glycolysis
cellular respirtation
82
Which of the following correctly indicated the order in which these events occur
A, C, B, D
C, B, A, D
A, B, C, D
B, A, C, D
83
Griffith’s experiments showed that
dead bacteria could be brought back to life
heat caused the harmful and harmless varieties of bacteria
harmful bacteria were hardier than harmless bacteria
genetic material could be transferred dead & live bacteria
84
Homozygous : heterozygous ::
probability : predicting chances
heterozygous : Bb
factor : gene
dominant : recessive
85
transfer RNA
produces codons to match the correct anticodons
carries an amino acid to its correct codon
synthesizes amino acids as they are needed
converts DNA into mRNA
86
Step 1 of Mendel's garden pea experiment, allowing each variety of garden pea to self-pollinate
P generation
F1 generation
P1 generation
F2 generation
87
5 steps: the cell cycle ::
4 steps : mitosis
9 steps : cytokinesis
6 steps : prophase
3 steps : meiosis
88
two Paramecia come together after meiosis to exchange parts of their genetic material is called
replication.
conjugation.
pollination.
mitosis.
89
The chromosomes of bacteria
vary in number, depending on the species of bacteria.
contain a single circular piece of DNA.
contain numerous types of organelles
are divided into compartments.
90
Which of the following is an example of gene technology?
a genetic counselor studies a pedigree
a physician transfers a normal gene into the DNA of a person
a geneticist explains the inheritance of albinism using a PS
a student studies the colors of flowers in pea plants
91
Acetyl-CoA
enters the Krebs cycle.
combines with a four-carbon compound.
s formed from the breakdown of pyruvate.
All of the above
92
The lac ooperon is shut off when
lactose is present
glucose is absent
glucose is present
lactose is absent
93
Heterotrophs get energy...
from organic molecules
through cellular respiration
from breaking down food molecule
All of the above
94
When cells break down food molecules, energy is
released entirely as body heat into the environment
temporarily stored in ATP molecules.
released all at once.
None of the above
95
To create new haploid cells during the haploid life cycle, the zygote undergoes
fertilization
mitosis
meiosis
fusion
96
Zoospores are
produced as a result of mitosis
produced as a result of meiosis
diploid
all parasitic
97
Which of the following is not a type of sexual life cycle?
alterntion of generations
cellular
haploid
diploid
98
Which of the following describes hemophilia?
multiple-allele trait
dominant trait
sex-linked trait
codominant trait
99
Which of the following enables plants to convert light energy to chemical energy?
proton pumps
sugar channels
coupled channels
the sodium-potassium pump
100
A bacterial disease carried from rodents to humans by fleas is
bubonic plague
cholera
Lyme disease
tuberculosis
101
viruses : host cells::
bacteria : viruses
photosynthetic bacteria : chemosynthetic bacteria
cyanobacteria : chlorophyll
antibiotics : bacteria
102
The "father" of genetics was
Gregor Mendel
Hans Krebs
A. Knight
none of the above
103
Refer to the illustration above. During which stage do the centromeres divide?
B
D
A
C
104
A membranous envelope surrounding some viruses may be composed of
glycoproteins
lipids
all of the above
proteins
105
Types of asexual reproduction include
fregmentation
all of the above
budding
fission
106
Which of the following are human diseases caused by protists?
all of the above
amebic dysentery
malaria
toxoplasmosis
107
When an individual diatom gets too small because of repeated division, it
lives the rest of its life without a shell.
grows to full size in its existing shell
grows to full size, and reinhabits its old shell.
grows to full size, and regenerates a new shell
108
Cholera is usually transmitted by
insects
contaminated water
sexual contact
airborne water droplets
109
A student can study a karyotype to learn about the
celll cycle
number and structure of the chromosomes in a somatic cell.
medical history of an individual.
genes that are present in a particular strand of DNA.
110
The study of viruses is a part of biology because
they are active inside living cells.
they are living organisms.
they are about to become extinct
they belong to the kingdom Monera.
111
A trait that occurs in 450 individuals out of a total of 1,800 individuals occurs with a probab
0.04
0.75
0.25
0.50
112
22 Cellular respiration takes place in the two stages of:
None of the above
electron transport chain, then fermentation.
glycolysis and fermentation.
glycolysis, then aerobic respiration.
113
Genetic counseling is a process that
assists parents in deciding whether or not to have children
helps identify parents at risk for having children with GD
all of the above
uses a family pedigree
114
Mendel's law of segregation states that
pairs of alleles are dependent on one another
pairs of alleles separate independently of one another
each pair of alleles remains together when gametes r formed
the two alleles for a trait separate when gametes are formed
115
Purines and pyrimidines are
nitrogen bases found in amino acids
names of specific types of DNA molecules
able to replace phosphate groups from defective DNA
classification groups for nitrogen bases
116
Both sickle-cell anemia and hemophilia
are caused by genes coding for defective protein
are extremely common throughout the world
are seen in homozygous dominant individuals
provide resistance to malaria infections
117
Bacteria can be classified according to their
methods of obtaining energy
Gram-staining characteristics
All of the above
type of cell walls
118
RNA is chemically similar to DNA except that its sugars have an additional oxygen atom
codon
alanine
cytosine
uracil
119
The cycle of viral infection, replication, and cell destruction is called the
lytic cycle
None of the above
lysogenic cycle.
metabolic cycle
120
Antibiotics
are effective treatments for bacterial diseases
all of the above
include penicillin, tetracycline, and streptomycin
may prevent bacteria from making new cell walls
121
The haploid, gamete-producing phase in the life cycle of some protists is known as the
conjugation generation
zygospore generation
sporophyte generation
gametophyte generation
122
codon : mRNA ::
P site : RNA molecules
ribosome : DNA molecules
DNA : protein
anticodon : tRNA
123
Which of the following is not part of cellular respiration?
electron transport
glycolysis
Krebs cycle
Calvin cycle
124
An animal virus enters its host cell by
being injected into the cell.
punching a hole in the cell membrane
endocytosis across the cell membrane
penetrating a rip in the cell wall.
125
During photosynthesis, the series of reactions that create the complex carbohydrates needed for
none of the above
the Krebs cycle
the electron transport chain
the Calvin cycle
126
During transcription
traslation occurs
RNA is produced
proteins are synthesized
DNA is replicated
127
When a phosphate group is removed from an ATP molecule,
an enzyme is formed.
a substantial amount of energy is released.
d. activation energy is increased.
c. energy is stored.
128
Which of the following is not found in DNA
adenine
cytosine
uracil
none of the above
129
Mendel obtained his P generation by allowing the plants to
cross-pollinate
self-pollinate.
assort independently.
segregate
130
The kingdom Protista includes
most of the single-celled eukaryotes
multicellular seaweed
slime and water molds
All of the above
131
A typical virus consists of
a protein coat and a cytoplasm core.
a polysaccharide coat and a nucleic acid core
a carbohydrate coat and a nucleic acid core
a protein coat and a nucleic acid core
132
The scientist who worked with Martha Chase to prove that genetic material is composed of DNa
Francis Crick.
Alfred Hershey.
Rosalind Franklin
Oswald Avery
133
Energy released from ATP
contains five phosphate groups.
drives most of a cell’s activities.
All of the above
is found only in bacteria.
134
Diploid : somatic cell :: haploid
body cell
zygote
gamete
chromosome
135
Which of the following is not part of a molecule of DNA?
nitrogen base
phosphate
deoxyrinose
ribose
136
Griffith’s transformation experiments
were designed to show the effect of heat on bacteria.
resulted in DNA molecules becoming proteins.
changed proteins into DNA.
caused harmless bacteria to become deadly.
137
Avery’s experiments showed that transformation
is prevented by DNA-destroying enzymes.
is caused by a protein
is prevented by protein-destroying enzymes.
causes protein to become DNA
138
How many chromosomes are in the body cells of an organism that has a haploid number of 8?
12
4
8
16
139
What is the expected genotypic ratio resulting from a homozygous dominant heterozygous cross
1:1
66
1:2:1
1:0
140
During translation, the amino acid detaches from the transfer RNA molecule and attaches to the
the protein chain sends a signal through the nerve cells to
a "stop" codon is encountered
the transfer RNA anticodon binds to the messenger RNA codon
the ribosomal RNA anticodon binds to the messenger RNA codon
141
Refer to the illustration above. The process shown is
mitosis
chromosomal mutation
meiosis
dominance
142
The protozoan that causes malaria reproduces in the
stinger of a mosquito
intestine of a human
red blood cells of a mosquito
red blood cells of a human
143
Refer to the illustration above. Graph A demonstrates that the rate of photosynthesis
is unaffected by changes in light intensity
increases indefinitely in response to increasing light inten
decreases in response to increasing light intensity
increases in response to increasing light intensity,
144
stage of mitosis that is characterized by the arrangement of all chromosomes along the equator
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
145
Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes containing genes that code for
DNA
different traits.
the same traits.
cytosol.
146
RTTIA. Which of the following would represent the strand of DNA from which the mRNA strand give
GAGUUCACGAAG
GAGTTCACGAAG
CUCAAGUGCUUC
AGACCTGTAGGA
147
Giardiasis is a disease that is spread
by direct person-to-person contact.
through the air
by the Anopheles mosquito.
through contaminated food and water.
148
Quinine
is a cure for malaria.
is derived from fungi.
can be used to relieve the symptoms of malaria.
was produced using genetic engineering techniques.
149
Of the four nitrogen bases in DNA, which two are purines and which two are pyrimidines?
adenine—guanine; thymine—cytosine
adenine—thymine; guanine—cytosine
uracil—thymine; guanine—cytosine
adenine—thymine; uracil—cytosine
150
Which of the following is not true about DNA replication?
It must occur before a cell can divide
The process is catalyzed by enzymes called DNA mutagens
The double strand unwinds and unzips while it is duplicated
Two complementary strands are duplicated
151
RTTIA. Which of the diagrams has a shape like the bacillus bacterial genus?
None of the above
Organism B
Organism C
Organism A
152
difference between Mendel's experiments and those done by earlier researchers was that
Mendel used pea plants with both purple and white flowers.
earlier researchers used detailed and numerical procedures.
expressed the results of his experiments in terms of numbers
earlier researchers did not have microscopes.
153
protists : damp soil or sand ::
cells : cilia
protists : oceans
green algae : dry ground
forams : fresh water
154
RTTIA. What is the portion of the protein molecule coded for by the piece of mRNA given?
ser-tyr-arg-gly
pro-glu-lue-val
val-asp-pro-his
leu-lys-cys-phe
155
budding is
asexual reproduction.
meiosis.
sexual reproduction.
endosymbiosis.
156
dinoflagellates : flagella ::
amoebas : pseudopodia
ciliates : pseudopodia
amoebas : flagella
forams : flagella
157
photosynthetic bacteria : sunlight::
chemotrophic bacteria : dead organisms
chemoautotrophic bacteria : inorganic molecules
heterotrophic bacteria : photosynthesis
photosynthesis : nitrification
158
Watson and Crick : DNA
Avery : nucleotides
Wilkins and Franklin : DNA
d.Chargaff : X rays
Hershey and Chase : protein
159
The presence of a repressor protein prevents the action of what enzyme?
DNA polymerase
RNA polymerase
permease
lactase
160
The process in which plants capture energy and make organic molecules is known as
evolution.
photosynthesis.
development.
homeostasis.
161
Heterotrophs are organisms that
produce food from inorganic molecules or sunlight.
must consume other organisms to get energy
None of the above
can survive without energy.
162
C6H12O6 + 6O2 + ADP + P 6CO2 + 6 H2O + MOLECULE A
cytoplasm.
mitochondria.
endoplasmic reticulum.
cell membrane.
163
Which of the following statements is true?
eukaryotes have circular chromosomes
plant cells and animal cells have different for cytokinesis
prokaryotes divide by mitosis
animal cells form new cell walls when they divide
164
The exchange of segments of DNA
acts as a source of variations within a species
is called crossing
always produces genetic disorders
ensures that variations within a species never occur
165
The simplest and most primitive method of reproduction is
haploid
sexual
none of the above
diploid
166
The diploid number of chromosomes in a human skin cell is 46. The number of chromosomes in ovum
23
46
92
12.5
167
Where on the lac operon does a repressor molecule bind when lactose is absent?
to the promoter
to a strucural gene
to the regulator
to the operator
168
Energy flows from the sun through the living world when...
animals eat other animals that have eaten plants
animals eat plants.
All of the above
a. plants capture sunlight and produce carbohydrates.
169
Structures found in eukaryotic cells but not in a bacterial cells are
nuclei.
membrane-bound organelles
linear chromosomes.
All of the above
170
As light intensity increases, the rate of photosynthesis
increases indefinitely.
increases until the light saturation point is reached.
decreases indefinitely.
decreases until the light saturation point is reached.
171
Many biologists believe that having the genes of eukaryotic cells interrupted by introns
ensures that replication occurs correctly
causes severely damaging mutations
provides evolutionary flexibility
prevents the code from being copied
172
Trisomy is a mutation that results in a cell having an extra
nitrogen base.
gene
chromosome.
codon
173
Watson and Crick built models that demonstrated that
thymine forms hydrogen bonds with cytosine
DNA and RNA have the same structure
DNA is made of two strands that twist into a double helix.
guanine forms hydrogen bonds with adenine
174
RTTIA. Where on the lac operon does transcription take place?
regulator
B
C
D
175
A diploid cell is one that
all of the above
has two homologues of each chromosome.
is designated by the symbol 2n
has chromosomes found in pairs
176
A nucleotide consists of
a starch, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base.
a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base.
a sugar, a protein, and adenine.
a sugar, an amino acid, and starch
177
The capsid of a virus is the
cell wall and membrane complex.
nucleus.
protective outer coat.
cell membrane.
178
When living cells break down food molecules, energy is
stored as ADP.
released as heat.
stored as ATP.
Both (b) and (c)
179
Proton pumps found in the thylakoid membranes are directly responsible for
providing the energy to produce ATP molecules
moving hydrogen nuclei out of the thylakoid
generating glucose molecules
producing NADP+
180
Kinetoplastids
are unicellular.
All of the above
can cause diseases in humans.
reproduce sexually and asexually
181
Each nucleotide triplet in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid is called a(n)
exon
mutagen
anticodon
codon
182
F2 : F1 ::
F1 : F2
dominant trait : recessive trait
F1 : P.
P : F1
183
RTTIA. The device shown, which is used to determine the probable outcome of genetic crosses is
phenotypic paradox
punnett square
genetic graph
Mendelian box
184
Which of the following is not formed during the Krebs cycle
NADPH
FADH2
NADH
CO2
185
Normal human males develop from fertilized eggs containing which following combinations?
XO
OO
XX
XY
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The scientists credited with establishing the structure of DNA are
Watson and Crick
Avery and Chargaff
Hershey and Chase
Mendel and Griffith
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Transcription is the process by which genetic information encoded in DNA is transferred to an
DNA molecule
uracil molecule
transposon
RNA molecule
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You find a unicellular organism that has a cell wall. Which of the following must it also have?
pseudopodia
chloroplasts
one or more flagella
asexual reproduction
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For each molecule of glucose that is broken down during aerobic respiration, the Krebs cycle pr
4 ATP
6 ATP
2 ATP
8 ATP
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The attachment of nucleotides to form a complementary strand of DNA
is accomplished only in the presence of tRNA.
prevents separation of complementary strands of RNA.
is the responsibility of the complementary DNA mutagens.
is accomplished by DNA polymerase.
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Cells produce ATP most efficiently in the presence of
water.
oxygen.
glucose.
carbon dioxide
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Molecules of DNA are composed of long chains of
nucleotides.
amino acids.
fatty acids.
monosaccharides.
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X-ray diffraction photographs by Wilkins and Franklin suggested that
DNA and RNA are the same molecules.
DNA and proteins have the same basic structure
DNA is composed of either purines or pyrimidines not both
DNA molecules are arranged as a tightly coiled helix.
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ATP is called a cell’s “energy currency” because
ATP catalyzes all metabolic reactions.
glucose is made of ATP.
most of the energy that drives metabolism supplied by ATP.
ATP allows one organelle to be exchanged for another
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In humans, the riss of passing on a genetic disorder to offspring can be assessed by
prenatal testing
all of the above
analysis of a pedigree
genetic counseling
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All viruses have
mitochondria
ribosomes
cytoplasm
none of the above
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Euglena is an example of a protist that
s both autotrophic and heterotrophic
swims away from light
is only a parasitic heterotroph
is always autotrophic.
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more common name for ovum
nutrient
hormone
polr body
egg
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RTTIA. The shape represented by Organism C is called
spirillum
filamentous
bacillus
coccus
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RTTIA. The genotypic ratio of the F1 generation would be
1 : 1
3 : 1
1 : 3
1 : 2 : 1
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Bacteria that cause botulism may survive in canned food for a long time because
the can was left open
some cans may contain viruses that protect the bacteria
sterilized cans do not have enough oxygen to harm the bacter
the bacteria may form endospores
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The passing of traits from parents to offspring is called
development
maturation
genetics
heredity
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All of the following are true about the structure of DNA except
every DNA nct contains a sugar, a phosphate and a base
DNA consists of two strands of nucleotides joined by hydroge
short strands of DNA are contained in chromosom
the long strands of nucleotides are twisted into a d helix
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Transcription factors are
promoters
enhancers
none of the above
regulartory proteins
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The law of segregation states that
each gene is found on a different molecule of DNA
lleles of a gene separate from each other during meiosis.
each gene of an organism ends up in a different gamete
alleles of a gene can never be found in the same organism
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During transcription, the genetic information for making a protein is "rewritten" as a molecule
translation RNA
messenger RNA
transfer RNA
ribosomal RNA
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All of the following are true of the viruses Hershey and Chase used in their study except
they caused infected bacteria to make many new viruses.
they injected their DNA into cells.
they consisted of DNA surrounded by a protein coat.
they destroyed the DNA of the infected bacteria.
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Which of the following does not provide new genetic combinations?
independent assortment
crossing-over
random fertilization
cytokinesis
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The total amount of ATP that a cell gains for each glucose molecule depends on the presence of
oxygen
carbon dioxide
glucose
water
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Nitrogen-fixing bacteria
convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia.
repair nitrogen-damaged legume roots.
6
convert ammonia in the soil into nitrogen gas.
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While one type of electron transport chain is used to form molecules of ATP, a second electron
to migrate to another proton pump
as a fuel for forming another chlorophyll
in forming molecules of NADPH
to produce water
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A protist may be
unicellular and heterotrophic
all of the above
multicellular and autotrophic
unicellular and autotrophic
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The amount of guanine in an organism always equals the amount of
protein
cytosine
adenine
thymine
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Lyme disease : ticks ::
bubonic plague: fleas
typhus : lice
cholera : human tubercules
tuberculosis: food and feces
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Crossing-over occurs
during fertilization.
at the centromere.
during prophase 2.
during prophase I.
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Which of the following is not a type of asexual reproduction?
fragmentation
budding
fertilization
fission
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The entire molecule shown in the diagram above is called an
nucleotide
pyrimidine
polysaccharide
amino acid
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Strand that would match with CCTAGCT
GGATCGA
CCTAGCT
AAGTATC
GATTACA
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RNA differs from DNA in the RNA
all of the above
is single-stranded
contains a different sugar molecule
contains the nitrogen base uracil
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In humans, the male determines the sex of the child because males have
46 chromosomes.
one X and one Y chromosome.
two X chromosomes.
two Y chromosomes.
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Light energy : excite electrons ::
energy : food
entropy : potential energy
ATP and NADPH : carbon dioxide fixation
proton : electron
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Cell organelles that Escherichia coli and other bacteria have in common with eukaryotes are
mitochondria.
nuclei.
chloroplasts
ribosomes.
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RTTIA. The phenotype of the offspring indicated by box 3 would be..
black
brown
none of the above
a mixture of brown and black
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adenine : thymine
protein : DNA
Watson : Crick
guanine : cytosine
adenine : DNA
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RTTIA. The anticodons for the codons in the mRNA given are
CUU-CGU-GAA-CUC
GAG-TTC-ACG-AAG
GAG-UUC-ACG-AAG
CUC-GAA-CGU-CUU
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Pseudopodia are used for
movement by amoebas
Euglena reproduction
Paramecium mitosis
Paramecium conjugation
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pseudopodia and cilia : locomotion structures ::
food and contractile : vacuoles in Paramecia
cilia and pellicle : nuclei in amoebas
“dino” and “cyto” : ciliates
nucleus and gullet : eyespots in euglenoids
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The chromosome in your body
each contain thousands of genes
form right before cells divide
exist in 23 pairs in all cells but gametes
all of the above
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The chromosome of a bacterium
is found within the nucleus
has a circular shape
is wrapped around proteins
occurs in multiple pairs within the cell
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Garden peas
are not good subjects for studying heredity.
are difficult to grow.
mature quickly.
produce few offspring.
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Viruses.....
have nuclei and organelles
reproduce only in living cells
are cellular organisms
are surrounded by a polysaccharide coat
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Using radioactive tracers to determine the interactions of bacteriophages andtheir host baceria
genes are composed of protein molecules
DNA is the molecule that stores genetic information in cells
bacteria inject their DNA into the cytoplasm of bacteriphage
DNA and proteins are actually the same molecules located in
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The symptoms of malaria
All of the above
include delirium and sweating.
include severe chills and fever.
follow a cycle.
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Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections because
ock the antibiotics from entering the virus
viruses are protected inside their host cells.
antibiotics interfere with processes that viruses dont do.
viruses have enzymes that inactivate the antibiotics.
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If nondisjunction occurs,
a gamete will receive too many or too few homologues
mitosis cannot take place.
there will be too many gametes produced.
no gametes will be produced.
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Transcription proceeds when RNA polymerase
binds to a strand of RNA
attaches to a promoter molecule
binds to a strand of DNA
attaches to a ribosome
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Viruses are
photosynthetic
all of the above
chemosynthetic
parasitic
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stage in life cycle of Plasmodium in which it lives in mosquitos & is injected into humans is
sporozoite
gametophyte
sporophyte
zoospore
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RTTIA. Which box in the Punnett square represents a child who does not have freckles?
box 2
box 1
box 3
box 4
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The enzymes responsible for adding nucleotides to the exposed DNA template bases are
None of the above
DNA polymerases.
replicases.
helicases.
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Many autotrophs obtain the energy they need for metabolism through
eating food.
cellular respiration.
fermentation
photosynthesis.
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The difference between anaphase of mitosis and anaphase I of meiosis is that
centromeres do not exist in anaphase I
crossing-over occurs only in anaphase of mitosis
the chromosomes line up at the equator in anaphase I
chromatids do not separate at the centromere in anaphase I
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Based on the cycle of photosynthesis u can say that the ultimate original source of energy is
water
carbohydrates.
the sun.
carbon dioxide.
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HIV can be transmitted
all of the above
through the sharing of nonsterile needles
through sexual contact
to infants during pregnancy or through breat milk
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When crossing-over takes place, chromosomes
mutate in the first division
produce new genes
exchange corresponding segments of DNA
decrease in number
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When electrons of a chlorophyll molecule are raised to a higher energy level,
b. they form a glucose bond.
d. carotenoids are converted to chlorophyll.
c. they enter an electron transport chain.
a. they become a photon of light.
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Energy is required for a variety of life processes including
All of the above
growth and reproduction.
movement.
transport of materials across cell membranes.
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An individual heterozygous for a trait and an individual homozygous recessive for the trait are
of two different phenotypes
of three different phenotypes
all the same genotype
all the same phenotype
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It is important to distinguish between Gram+ and Gram- beacteria
Gram+ bacteria never cause fatal diseases
Gram+ bacteria destroy antibiotics, preventing them from wor
Gram+ bacteria do not respond to many anibiotics
Gram- and Gram+ bacteria differ in their response to differe