Molecular Biology EOC Review

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A section of DNA has these bases: TAG CAG TAC Which mRNA sequence is produced from this DNA section? Options: ATC GTC ATG, AUC GUC AUG, AUG CUG AUC, UTC GTC UTG

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AUC GUC AUG

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What is the difference between the DNA of a dog and the DNA of a fly?

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the sequence of nucleotides

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Waxes create a waterproof layer on the outside of some living organisms. To which group of organic molecules do waxes belong?

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lipids

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What is the role of DNA in the production of proteins?

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DNA contains the instructions used to make proteins.

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What could a student most likely conclude when a freshwater plant, Elodea, produces bubbles in direct light?

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Bubbles of oxygen were produced as a result of photosynthesis.

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Plant cells are able to produce their own food. This process happens in which structure? Options: cell wall, chloroplast, mitochondrion, vacuole

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chloroplast

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How does sweating during exercise maintain homeostasis?

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It regulates body temperature.

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Which effect could a mutation in mRNA have on the production of proteins?

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The protein produced will have a different identity.

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What carries the instructions for making amino acids in a protein?

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the sequence of nitrogen bases on the mRNA

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What substance would humans have difficulty digesting without salivary amylase?

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carbohydrates