Fall Semester Final NL

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Prokaryotic cells include bacteria.

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True

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid

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The process where mRNA is read and made into an amino acid chain is called?

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Translation

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What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The region on an enzyme where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus contains the cell's genetic material and controls its activities.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria generate ATP through cellular respiration, providing energy for the cell.

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What is transcription in the context of genetics?

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