Unit 6 Test

Organize the characteristics into the correct category

Groups:

(a) RNA

,

(b) DNA

• Double stranded

• Single Stranded

• Contains Thymine

• Contains Uracil

The language of RNA is Genetic code, and it uses 3 letter "words called ______________.

• Codons

• Amino Acids

• Peptie

A sequence of amino acids is called a ______________.

• Carbohydrate

• Polypeptide

• Translation

AGG GUC CAA

How many codons are here?

• 3

• 9

• 1

Changes to the sequence of nucleotides​ in DNA, or changes to chromosomes are called ​ (a)  

• mutations
• operations

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What is the function of the ribosomes in the process of transcription and translation?

• The join together amino acids and form polypeptides.

• to take proteins and put them into the cell

• ribosomes have no function in transcription and translation

Police departments and other agencies are often tasked with investigating crimes. Which of the following is a solution to a problem investigators face that DNA fingerprinting can help solve?

• DNA fingerprinting can be used to treat criminals with diseases.

• DNA fingerprinting can be used to identify people who were present at a crime scene.

• DNA fingerprinting can be used to identify active genes in suspects.

Farmer Jones noticed that some of his chickens grow much faster than the others. What can he use to increase the frequency of this trait in his chickens?

• Selective Breeding

• DNA Fingerprinting

• Mutations

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A scientist claims that genetically modified (GM) crops can help improve the environment and benefit ecosystems. Which statement provides the STRONGEST evidence in support of this claim?

• GM crops that make their own pesticide allow farmers to avoid spreading pesticides over fields.

• Seeds from GM crops may spread to wild areas contaminating the area

• The GM crops could poison unintended organisms

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Which best describes this diagram and what it represents?

• The universal Genetic code, representing how 3 nucleotides in RNA code for amino acids

• The bacterial genetic code, which uses U instead of T, representing proteins in organisms

• Genetic code, represented by tRNA and nucleotides inside amino acids

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