Unit 3 Review- Cell Growth and Development

Front

What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?

Back

Leucine

Front

What is the location in the cell for transcription?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What stage of mitosis is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equator?

Back

Metaphase

Front

During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow and copy its DNA?

Back

Interphase

Front

Which component of DNA determines the traits of an organism?

Back

Nitrogen Bases

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in the cell?

Back

Protein synthesis

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

Regulates what enters and exits the cell.

Front

What is the process by which cells divide to form two identical daughter cells?

Back

Mitosis

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine; RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

Front

What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

Back

To ensure proper growth, DNA replication, and cell division.