NC Biology EOC Review

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What substance do biochemists often search for in fossils to understand evolutionary relationships?

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DNA

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What does tRNA deliver to ribosomes during translation?

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Amino acids

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What is an organism that produces its own food from inorganic compounds called?

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Autotroph

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Which technique is most likely used by forensic scientists?

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DNA fingerprinting

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What is the most likely cause of an increase in genetic mutations in humans?

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Increased exposure to X-rays

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Define autotroph.

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An organism that produces its own food from inorganic substances.

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome for protein assembly.

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What is DNA fingerprinting used for?

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It is used to identify individuals based on their unique DNA patterns.

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What are the effects of increased exposure to X-rays?

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It can lead to a higher frequency of genetic mutations.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food; heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.