EOC Review 2

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What is the result when a single cell reproduces by mitosis?

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Two cells with genetic material identical to the parent cell.

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How does DNA code for proteins in a cell?

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By arranging certain nitrogen bases of the cell in a particular order.

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Which factor most affects the order of amino acids in a protein?

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The DNA located in the nucleus of the cell.

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What is the best technique to determine if two people are related?

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Comparing DNA.

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What amino acids are coded for by the mRNA segment CAG GUG?

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Glutamine and valine.

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What is mitosis?

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A process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.

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What role do nitrogen bases play in DNA?

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They encode the genetic information by forming specific sequences.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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A double helix formed by two strands of nucleotides.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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They translate mRNA into amino acid sequences.

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What is the significance of the genetic code?

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It determines the sequence of amino acids in proteins.