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CAPE QUIZ 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

From the position and shape of the chromosomes, what stage of Mitosis has been reached?

a)

Early Telophase

b)

Mid - Metaphase

c)

Mid - Prophase

d)

Early Anaphase

2.

One role of transfer RNA during protein synthesis is

a)

To deliver amino acids to ribosomes

b)

To carry protein building instructions from DNA into the cytoplasm

c)

Act as a supporting framework for polypeptide chains

d)

Terminate the elongation of the polypeptide chain

3.

The copying of a DNA strand to create a mRNA strand is called

a)

Translation

b)

Transcription

c)

Gene duplication

d)

Gene reshuffling

4.

Which of the following methods of Asexual Reproduction is incorrect, either by definition or example

a)

Binary fission

b)

Fragmentation

c)

Budding

d)

Spore formation

5.

Which of the following structures is NOT involved in Asexual reproduction

a)

Stamen

b)

Bulb

c)

Tuber

d)

Rhizome

6.

Which of the following illustrates the semi-conservative method of DNA replication.

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

7.

Which of the following is found both in tRNA and DNA

a)

Uracil

b)

Ribose

c)

Sugar-phosphate backbone

d)

Double helix structure

8.

The image shows a tRNA molecule. Which of the letters shows where an amino acid would be attached?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

9.

A horticulturist has bred a Hibiscus variety which bears violet varieties. Which method of propagation is MOST appropriate for rapid production of a large number 9f clonal plants?

a)

Seed

b)

Cutting

c)

Fragmentation

d)

Tissue Culture

10.

Which of the following occur in asexual

reproduction ONLY?

a)

Offspring are genetically the same

and gametes are almost never

involved.

b)

Offspring are genetically the same

and there is fusion of gametes

c)

Gametes are never involved

and offspring are genetically

different

d)

Gametes are never involved and

there is fusion of haploid nuclei.

11.

You would expect a cell with an extensive Golgi apparatus to

a)

Make ATP

b)

Secrete alot of materials

c)

Move actively

d)

Perform photosynthesis

12.

What method of vegetative reproduction is illustrated in the image

a)

Cutting

b)

Layering

c)

Grafting

13.

The following are advantages of tissue culture, EXCEPT

a)

Disease- free plants - Viruses

bacteria and fungi can be

eliminated during sterilization

b)

Weather conditions do not affect the

culture stock

c)

The process is quick and results in a

large number of individuals being

produced

d)

Requires special training

14.

In tissue culture, what is needed to produce the culture medium

a)

Nitrogen compounds

b)

Vitamins

c)

Sucrose

d)

Agar

e)

Bleach and Alcohol

15.

A runner is a special type of

a)

Stolon

b)

Stem

c)

Reproductive structure

16.

Features of DNA Polymerases

a)

They need a template strand

b)

They read 5' to 3' along DNA

c)

They connect nitrogen bases using phosphodiester bonds

d)

They are used for proof-reading newly created DNA

17.

Which term is not associated with DNA replication?

a)

Okazaki fragments

b)

Primase

c)

Promoter region

d)

Ligase

18.

These membrane structures act as antennae to detect other cells

a)

Glycolipids

b)

Proteins

c)

Cholesterol

d)

Glycoprotein

19.

Why is the copied portion of DNA longer than the functional mRNA molecule copied from it?

a)

The DNA portion contains many genes

b)

The DNA portion contains a promoter region

c)

The exon portions are included in the mRNA

d)

The intron portions are included in the mRNA

20.

Which of the following is NOT a role of

phospholipids in cell membranes?

a)

Act as a barrier for movement of

materials

b)

Form vesicles in the process of

phagocytosis

c)

Maintain the cell and organelles

within a fluid environment

d)

Directly move material along a

concentration gradient