Mock Review Part 2

Front

What is a point mutation? What are possible mutation types?

Back

1. 1. Affects only one base so only one amino acid

2. 2. Substitution

3. silent

4. nonsense

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B.7.C

Front

Which of the following is true regarding point mutations?

Back

They do not cause a frameshift in the DNA sequence so the length of DNA stays the same

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B.7.C

Front

If a plant hormone is added to water, which part of the plant would absorb it, and how would it be transported?

Back

The roots absorb it and transport it through the xylem.

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B.12.B

Front

What is one major consequence of deforestation?

Back

Carbon dioxide concentrations increase because there are no trees to absorb the carbon dioxide

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B.13.C

Front

What would happen if a mutation occurred in a checkpoint gene that prevents damaged cells from continuing through the cell cycle?

Back

The cell cycle would continue unregulated.

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B.6.C

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides

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B.7.A

Front

Why are cell cycle checkpoints important?

Back

They help regulate the cycle and prevent damaged cells from dividing.

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B.6.C

Front

An animal encounters danger, and adrenaline production is signaled. Which body systems are involved?

Back

The nervous system signals the endocrine system to release adrenaline into the circulatory system.

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B.12.A

Front

How is matter conserved in photosynthesis?

Back

The number of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms remains the same from reactants to products

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B.11.A

Front

How is energy transferred during photosynthesis?

Back

Light energy is converted to chemical energy in glucose, which is later converted into ATP.

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B.11.A