Semester 1 Final Exam

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The process to go from DNA to mRNA is _______

Back

transcription

Front

RNA and DNA are examples of which macromolecule?

Back

Nucleic Acids

Front

An investigation of a question in a controlled setting to test a hypothesis is a(n) _______

Back

experiment

Front

Humans will reach zero population growth rate when _______

Back

birthrate equals death rate

Front

DNA is instructions for building ___________

Back

protein

Front

What is the primary function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

To carry genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

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What is the role of ribosomes in the cell?

Back

To synthesize proteins by translating mRNA.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

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

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.