Meiosis and Gene Expression Concepts

Gene expression is when a segment of DNA has been switched "on/off" or _______

• activated/deactivated

• left alone

Which of the following would result in a frameshift mutation?

• Insertions only
• Substitution only
• Deletion only
• Insertions and Deletions

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is the correct amino acid sequence for the mRNA code AUGCCAGUAUGA

• Met-Pro-Ala-Val
• Met-Pro-Val
• Tyr-Gly-His
• Tyr-Gly-Arg-His

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?

• Phenylalanine
• Tyrosine
• Leucine
• Stop codon

What is an anticodon?

• rRNA

• an amino acid

• Three nucleotide sequence found on mRNA

• Three nucleotide sequence found on tRNA

What kind of cells does meiosis produce?

• haploid

• diploid

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What were James Watson and Francis Crick most known for

• Discovering a cure for cancer

• Discovering the structure of the DNA molecule

• Discovering how atoms bond into molecules

• Discovering the constant speed of light

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which of the following is represented in the image?

• Nucleotide

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Protein

The structure of a nucleotide is shown in the picture. Which macromolecule contains nucleotides?

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Most of a ribosome is made of _______

• Anticodon

• mRNA

• tRNA

• Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)