Question 1

Which event occurs during the elongation stage?

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A)   ​Peptide bonds form.
B)   ​Free amino acids bind to the mRNA binding site.
C)   ​Anticodons bind to complementary codons.
D)   ​A stop codon enters the ribosome.
E)   ​Peptide bonds form, and anticodons bind to complementary codons.

Question 2

The portion of the DNA molecule that is translated is composed of

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A)   ​introns.
B)   ​anticodons.
C)   ​exons.
D)   ​transcriptions.
E)   ​exons and transcriptions.

Question 3

The process of gene expression includes two steps: ____________________ and ____________________.

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Question 4

During the termination stage

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A)   ​a start codon enters the ribosome.
B)   ​release factors separate the ribosomal subunits.
C)   ​mRNA attaches to the ribosome and the polypeptide chain.
D)   ​ribosomal subunits join.
E)   ​a stop codon enters the ribosome.

Question 5

Genetic information carried by a(n) _____________________ directs the synthesis of a(n) _____________________ chain during translation.

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The answer of Genetic information carried by a(n) _____________________ directs...

Question 6

You will need a genetic code table to answer the following. The following statement refer to the five RNA codons listed below; match them appropriately:​
-This codon codes for an amino acid and indicates the beginning of a coding region.

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A)  ​AUG
B)  ​UAA
C)  ​UUU
D)  ​UUA
E)  ​AAA

Question 7

Figure 9.7
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The following question refer to the codon table above. 
-What carries amino acids to ribosomes during translation?

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A)   ​mRNA
B)   ​tRNA
C)   ​DNA
D)   ​rRNA
E)   ​exons

Question 8

Figure 9.3​
 
-The process of going from transcription to translation

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A)   ​explains the structural complexity of genes.
B)   ​describes the flow of genetic information.
C)   ​is based upon the role of proteins in controlling life.
D)   ​does not explain how genes function.
E)   ​explains evolution in terms of molecular biology.

Question 9

Assume alternative splicing can generate all permutations and combination. How many proteins could a gene with three exons and two introns generate?

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​This gene could generate up t...

Question 10

Which of the following initiates the process of transcription?

Accepted Answer

A)   RNA polymerase​
B)   ​DNA polymerase
C)   ​helicase
D)   ​transfer RNA
E)   ​exons

Question 11

What does the fact that all organisms use essentially the same genetic code suggest about the origin of life?

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​The common use of essentially the same ...

Question 12

The form of RNA that carries the code from DNA to the site of protein assembly is called

Accepted Answer

A)   ​messenger RNA.
B)   ​nuclear RNA.
C)   ​ribosomal RNA.
D)   ​transfer RNA.
E)   ​structural RNA.

Question 13

In eukaryotes, all of the different types of RNA are transcribed in the

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A)   ​mitochondria.
B)   ​cytoplasm.
C)   ​ribosomes.
D)   ​nucleus.
E)   ​endoplasmic reticulum.

Question 14

A frameshift mutation results in

Accepted Answer

A)   ​a normal protein due to the redundancy of the genetic code.
B)   errors in DNA replication
C)   errors in DNA splicing
D)   ​a change in all mRNA codons downstream from the mutation
E)   a change in the third position of one codon

Question 15

Gene _____________________ requires the participation of RNA, tRNA, and _____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Gene _____________________ requires the participation of RNA,...

Question 16

Transcription starts at a region of DNA called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   ​sequencer.
B)   ​promoter.
C)   ​activator.
D)   ​terminator.
E)   ​transcriber.

Question 17

-The structure in the above figure demonstrates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​transcription and translation occur simultaneously on a single strand
B)   ​ribosomes attached to a strand of DNA
C)   ​a small ribosomal subunit
D)   ​multiple ribosomes on a strand of mRNA
E)   ​a single unattached ribosome

Question 18

Figure 9.3​
 
-The helix structure on the right of the above figure represents

Accepted Answer

A)   ​DNA.
B)   ​RNA.
C)   ​lipid.
D)   ​protein.
E)   ​phospholipid. B

Question 19

The relationship between strands of RNA and DNA during transcription is

Accepted Answer

A)   antagonistic.​
B)   ​opposite.
C)   ​complementary.
D)   ​an exact duplicate.
E)   ​unrelated. C

Question 20

Figure 9.7
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The following question refer to the codon table above. 
-The sequence of amino acids specified by this mRNA (AUGCGUCCA)  is

Accepted Answer

A)   ​serine - histidine - lysine.
B)   ​methionine - arginine - proline.
C)   ​methionine - alanine - serine.
D)   ​valine - arginine - leucine.
E)   ​valine - proline - methionine. B

Exam 9: From Dna to Protein

Which event occurs during the elongation stage?

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The portion of the DNA molecule that is translated is composed of

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The process of gene expression includes two steps: ____________________ and ____________________.

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During the termination stage

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Genetic information carried by a(n) _____________________ directs the synthesis of a(n) _____________________ chain during translation.

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You will need a genetic code table to answer the following. The following statement refer to the five RNA codons listed below; match them appropriately:​ -This codon codes for an amino acid and indicates the beginning of a coding region.

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Figure 9.7 ​ The following question refer to the codon table above. -What carries amino acids to ribosomes during translation?

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Figure 9.3​ -The process of going from transcription to translation

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Assume alternative splicing can generate all permutations and combination. How many proteins could a gene with three exons and two introns generate?

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Which of the following initiates the process of transcription?

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What does the fact that all organisms use essentially the same genetic code suggest about the origin of life?

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The form of RNA that carries the code from DNA to the site of protein assembly is called

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In eukaryotes, all of the different types of RNA are transcribed in the

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A frameshift mutation results in

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Gene _____________________ requires the participation of RNA, tRNA, and _____________________.

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Transcription starts at a region of DNA called a(n)

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-The structure in the above figure demonstrates which of the following?

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Figure 9.3​ -The helix structure on the right of the above figure represents

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The relationship between strands of RNA and DNA during transcription is

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Figure 9.7 ​ The following question refer to the codon table above. -The sequence of amino acids specified by this mRNA (AUGCGUCCA) is

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