Biology Fall Semester Test Fall 2024 - EHS

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What is one way that RNA is different from DNA?

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RNA can leave the nucleus while DNA cannot.

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What amino acid does the codon AAU code for?

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Asparagine.

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Which biomolecule is made of amino acids?

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Protein.

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What is Mendel's Law of Segregation?

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It states that two alleles for each trait separate during meiosis.

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What role does osmosis play in regulating water balance within cells?

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Osmosis allows cells to maintain an equal water concentration inside and outside the cell.

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What is the primary function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between a genotype and a phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup, while phenotype refers to the observable traits.

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What is the process of transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.