WorksheetsUnit 6 AP Biology Gene Expression and Regulation
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Contrast amount of DNA between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
Eukaryotes have multiple DNA strands while prokaryotes have one DNA strand
Prokaryotes have multiple DNA strands while eukaryotes have one DNA strand
Which direction is DNA synthesized in DNA replication?
3' -> 5’
5' -> 3’
C terminus to N terminus
N terminus to C terminus
Function of Poly A tail...
Add phosphates to the RNA
Provide ATP for transcription
Protect from hydrolytic enzymes
Site of ribosome binding
In RNA, adenine pairs with...
Cytosine
Guanine
Thymine
Uracil
Which RNA has an anticodon that pairs with codon?
mRNA
rRNA
tRNA
What is at the 5’ end of DNA?
Hydrogen
Hydroxyl
Nitrogenous Base
Phosphate
Which RNA functions as site of protein synthesis?
mRNA
rRNA
tRNA
Contrast shape of DNA between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
Eukaryotes have circular and prokaryotes have linear DNA
Prokaryotes have circular and eukaryotes have linear DNA
Enzymes responsible for breaking H bonds between strands
Helicase
Ligase
Polymerase
Topoisomerase
What enzyme is responsible for making the new DNA strand?
DNA polymerase
Helicase
Ligase
Primase
Which strand is read for transcription?
3’ to 5’ coding strand
5’ to 3’ coding strand
3’ to 5’ noncoding strand
5’ to 3’ noncoding strand
Enzymes responsible for synthesis of new DNA
Helicase
Ligase
Polymerase
Topoisomerase
Function of 5' Cap...
Add phosphates to the RNA
Provide ATP for transcription
Protect from hydrolytic enzymes
Site of ribosome binding
Enzymes responsible for sealing phosphodiester linkage
Helicase
Ligase
Polymerase
Topoisomerase
What is the primary source of genetic information?
Carbohydrates
DNA/RNA
Lipids
Proteins
Describe the directionality of DNA
Antiparallel
Parallel
Perpendicular
Single Stranded 5’ to 3’
DNA is more stable than RNA
True
False
What is the enzyme responsible for breaking hydrogen bonds between nitrogenous bases?
DNA polymerase
Helicase
Ligase
Primase
Which RNA is the transcript from DNA template?
mRNA
rRNA
tRNA
Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have plasmids?
True
False
