CBA #2 Lots-O-Questions REVIEW!

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What is the process of constructing mRNA from a DNA sequence called?

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What is the movement of water across a plasma membrane known as?

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Osmosis

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What sugar is found in the DNA molecule?

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Deoxyribose

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What is the purpose of cell cycle checkpoints?

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To ensure that the cell cycle phases proceed only when the cell is ready.

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Which organic molecule provides quick energy for athletes?

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Carbohydrates

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What is the complementary mRNA strand for the DNA sequence ACCTG?

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UGGAC

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What is the difference between diffusion and osmosis?

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Diffusion is the movement of solutes, while osmosis is the movement of water.

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What are the three main types of RNA?

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mRNA, tRNA, rRNA.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized from amino acids.

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What is facilitated diffusion?

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Facilitated diffusion is the process of passive transport of molecules across a membrane via specific transmembrane integral proteins.