STAAR BIology Flashcard 1

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What Nitrogenous Base does RNA contain that DNA does not?

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Uracil

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What are the components of a nucleotide monomer?

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A sugar, a phosphate, and a nitrogenous base.

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How does a lysogenic infection differ from a lytic infection?

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A lysogenic virus can remain in the host DNA for a longer period without becoming active.

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Which cell part is present in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells?

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Nucleus.

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What is the term for the diffusion of water through a semi-permeable membrane?

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Osmosis.

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What are the four main types of nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

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What is the primary function of ribonucleic acid (RNA)?

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To transfer genetic information from DNA to proteins.

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What is the role of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?

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To house the cell's genetic material and control cellular activities.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.

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What is the process of protein synthesis that involves RNA?

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Transcription and translation.