Cell Cycle and DNA Test Review

What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?

• Interphase

• Mitosis

• Cytokinesis

The process where mRNA codons instruct which amino acids should be brought to the ribosome.

• Transcription

• Translation

• Replication

How would you describe the shape of a DNA molecule?

• long, thin rod

• straight ladder

• spiral staircase

• triple helix

During DNA replication, A pairs with T and C pairs with...

• A

• T

• C

• G

The rungs of the DNA ladder are made of 2 nitrogen bases, the backbone is made of sugar and ____________.

• thymine

• phosphate

• deoxyribose

• nitrogen bases

Which of the following is not a phase of interphase?

• G1

• S

• G2

• M

Replication occurs in which phase of the cell cycle?

• Interphase

• Mitosis

• Cytokinesis

What is the correct order of the stages of mitosis? 

• Metaphase, prophase, telophase, anaphase 
• Telophase, prophase,  anaphase metaphase, 
• Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
• Anaphase,  telophase, metaphase, prophase

What is the process of creating a copy of DNA in the form of mRNA called?

• Transcription

• Translation

• Replication

When using the genetic code, you look up sets of 3 bases on the mRNA which are called:

• anticodons

• codons

• base pairs

• amino acids