Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Biology 101 exam 3 > Exam 3 note cards > Flashcards

Exam 3 note cards Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Biology 101 flashcards Physics 101 flashcards Psychology 101 flashcards Chemistry 101 flashcards AP® Biology flashcards Organic Chemistry 101 flashcards Sociology 101 flashcards
1
Q

In this process, DNA is transcribed to form RNA

A

Transcription

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

In this process, RNA is translated to form polypeptide chains

A

Translation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Carries protein-building instructions from the genes

A

Messenger RNA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Major component of ribosomes

A

Ribosomal RNA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Translates from nucleotides to amino acids

A

Transfer RNA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

How is Transcription like DNA Replication?

A

Nucleotides added in 5’ to 3’ direction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

T or F The genetic code is redundant (i.e. Twenty kinds of amino acids are specified by 61 codons).

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

T or F DNA represents the genetic material

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

T or F A binds to C & G binds to T

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Each nucleotide on a DNA molecule consists of deoxyribose, a phosphate group, and a ____________ containing base.

A

nitrogen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

T or F During DNA replication, both halves of the new DNA molecule are “new”

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

T or F DNA polymerase attaches complementary nucleotides during DNA replication

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

T or F The goal of all cell division is to create new, fully functional cells.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Duplicated chromosomes begin to condense

A

Prophase

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

All chromosomes are lined up at the spindle equator

A

Metphase

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Sister chromatids of each chromosome are pulled apart

A

Anaphase

17
Q

Chromosomes decondense

A

Telophase

18
Q

A chromosome consists of a __________ molecule and attached proteins.

A

DNA

19
Q

DNA replication occurs during which stage of interphase?

A

G2

20
Q

The cell cycle has a built-in molecular brake during which stage?

A

G1

21
Q

Meiosis consists of _________ consecutive rounds of nuclear divisions

A

two

22
Q

T or F Meiosis I involves the separation of the sister chromatids.

A

False

Biology 101 exam 3 (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions