Evolutionary Significance of Cell Communication

Bioluminescence is a phenotype: which of the following is most DIRECTLY responsible for the glow? 

• dna

• protein

• mRNA

• carbohydrate

• lipid

What evolutionary advantage might bobtail squid have if they are engaging in symbiosis with V. fischeri?

What evolutionary advantage might V. fischeri have as a result of symbiosis with the bobtail squid?

If a glowing phenotype is a homologous trait for multiple organisms, which of the following macromolecules is likely the MOST similar within the organisms?

• RNA

• DNA

• protein

Why would the signal transduction pathways have remained the same over time between single-cellular and multicellular organisms? 

This example is closest to which of the following models from the POGIL?

• paracrine

• autocrine

• endocrine

• juxtacrine

What are the correct steps in the correct order for the production of a protein?

• DNA transcribes to RNA translates to protein

• DNA translates to RNA transcribes to protein

• RNA transcribes to DNA translates to protein

• RNA translates to DNA transcribes to protein

What process allows luciferase to move from the producing cell out into the environment, without any input of energy? (think of start of the year). 

Which of the following is a macromolecule that animals use to store energy?

• glucose

• glycogen

• chlorophyll

• ATP

The function of a protein is dependent on its: