Unit 4 and 5 Test - Study Guide - Regular - Updated

Front

The phase where the cell prepares for mitosis is called ____.

Back

G2

Front

As cancerous cells multiply uncontrollably, abnormal tissue masses form. These masses of tissue are called –

Back

tumors

Front

The sugar found in RNA is ______.

Back

Ribose

Front

In the process of translation, the ribosome is the site where —

Back

amino acid chains are assembled from information in the mRNA

Front

The bond formed between two amino acids is called a ______ bond.

Back

Peptide

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis, where amino acids are assembled into proteins.

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it is translated into a protein.

Front

Define mitosis.

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and is double-stranded, while RNA contains ribose sugar and is single-stranded.

Front

What are the stages of the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle consists of G1, S, G2, and M phases.