Midterm Reviewer

Which process refers to the formation of mRNA from DNA?

• translation

• replication

• transcription

Why is plasma membrane semipermeable?

• to let some substances pass through them but not others

• to enable light to pass through

• to prevent entry and exit of water

• to provide the shape and the structure of the cell

Which process does not require cellular energy to allow molecules to move across a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration?

• receptor-mediated endocytosis

• passive transport

• active transport

• pinocytosis

Which term correctly describes the genotype Gg?

• homozygous dominant

• heterozygous

• homozygous recessive

Which statement is NOT consistent with the cell theory?

• Cells are the basic unit of life.

• Cells contain hereditary information which passed from cell to cell during cell division.

• Cells come from preexisting cells.

• Cells need solid surfaces to move, divide, and perform.

A tall plant (TT) is crossed with another tall plant (Tt). Describe the genotype of the offspring.

• 50% homozygous dominant and 50% homozygous recessive

• 100% heterozygous

• 25% heterozygous and 75% homozygous dominant

• 50% homozygous dominant and 50% heterozygous

Annabeth's mom has type 1 diabetes and has to rely on her insulin vaccine to control her blood sugar levels. The insulin vaccine is a product of which facet of the applications of Recombinant DNA Technology?

• Pharacogenomics

• Gene Therapy

• Agriculture and Industry

• Medicine and Research

Determine if the cell part is found only in animals, plants, or both.

CELL WALL

• BOTH

• PLANT CELL

• ANIMAL CELL

Determine if the cell part is found only in animals, plants, or both.

RIBOSOME

• BOTH

• PLANT CELL

• ANIMAL CELL

Determine if the cell part is found only in animals, plants, or both.

LARGE VACUOLE

• BOTH

• PLANT CELL

• ANIMAL CELL