SCIENCE

Which of the following processes occurs during translation?

• RNA splicing

• DNA replication

• Addition of a poly(A) tail

• Peptide bond formation

Answer explanation

Within a protein, multiple amino acids are linked together by peptide bonds, thereby forming a long chain.

Identify whether the statements are correct.

I. Genetically modified plants have created resistance to harmful agents, enhanced product     

    yield, and shown increased adaptability for better survival.

II. Humans do not benefit from Genetically modified organisms.

• statement I is correct

• statement II is correct

• both statement I and II are correct

• both statement I and II are incorrect

Which is TRUE about Paleontology?

• The study of the existence of life, including the origin and eventual destruction or

       extinction of different organisms

• The study of the formation of the Earth

• The study of ancient cultures through their material remains

• The study of life on Earth based on the evidence found on rocks

All but one statement is TRUE about Genotype.

• Genotype is the observable characteristics of an organism.

• Genotype is physical expression of the gene present allele.

•  Genotype is a quantitative relation between phenotypes.    

• Genotype is the possible combination of alleles in a gene

During which era did modern human civilization begin?

• Mesozoic era

• Cenozoic era

• Paleozoic era

• Proterozoic eon

What is the process by which RNA is used to produce proteins?

• Transcription

• Translation     

• Replication

• Recombination

A male with hemophilia (a sex-linked recessive disorder) mates with a carrier female

(Hh) for hemophilia. What is the probability that their son will have hemophilia?

• 0%

• 25%

• 50%

• 100%

The Cenozoic era is characterized by the presence of:

• Flowering plants

• Primitive mammals

• Dinosaurs

• Marine organisms       

GMOs have lower nutritional value by making nutrients unavailable or indigestible.

• Pros

• Cons

What do we call the science of using the genetic makeup living things to create products?

• Neurology

• Genealogy

• Biotechnology

• Pharmacology