Battle of Knowledge

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True or FalseQuestions 1

mRNA codons are read in ribosomes.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 2

The central dogma states that genetic information flows from DNA to RNA to Proteins.

True False

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True or FalseQuestion 3

The sex of a human baby is initially determined by DNA in the sperm.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 4

Organisms that are genetically identical are the result of meiotic division.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 5

A gene mutation may be transmitted to offspring if the mutation occurs within an egg cell.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 6

During the S-stage of the cell cycle, the DNA is transcribed.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 7

Substances known to produce or promote cancer are known as tumors.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 8

Watson and Crick developed the double helix model for DNA.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 9

The complimentary base for A is T and for C is G.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 10

There are three amino acids coded for in the following sequence:

CGUUUGCGACCC

True False

True or FalseQuestion 11

Proteins are built in the nucleus.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 12

The uncontrolled division of abnormal cells may result in cancer.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 13

During transcription, a molecule of tRNA is built based on the DNA sequence.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 14

Ribosomes are the site of translation.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 15

AUG is the mRNA sequence for TAC in DNA.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 16

A codon is a three nucleotide sequence that codes for a particular amino acid.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 17

Replication is the process of making an exact copy of DNA.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 18

The products of respiration are carbon dioxide and water.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 19

The products of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 20

An example of a gamete is a zygote.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 21

Meiosis results in haploid cells.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 22

The formula for glucose is C6H13O6.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 23

The fusion of haploid gametes is called fertilization.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 24

All of the genetic material that makes up an organism is called its phenotype.

True False

True or FalseQuestion 25

In osmosis, water molecules from high concentration to low concentration.

True False

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 1

The eukaryotic cell membrane is made of a double layer of ________.

A.) fatty acids

C.) phospholipids

B.) glucose molecules

D.) amino acids

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 2

A student records his temperature at 3am and 3pm each day for 30 days. He notices a trend in his temperature and offers an explanation. His explanation is known as:

A.) an observation

C.) a limitation

B.) the hypothesis

D.) raw data

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 3

During DNA replication ___________ unwinds and separates the two strands of nucleotides.

A.) mRNA

C.) DNA polymerase

B.) ribosome

D.) DNA helicase

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 4

The organelle that is bigger in the plant cell than in the animal cell and stores waste products, water, and enzymes is:

A.) lysosome

C.) vacuole

B.) ribosome

D.) ER

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 5

Which structure includes all the others?

A.) chromosomes

C.) nucleus

B.) nucleolus

D.) genes

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 6

What is the main job of DNA polymerase?

A.) add energy

C.) add complimentary nucleotides

B.) unzip DNA

D.) turn on the operon

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 7

The way we can compare an experimental result is by using a ________.

A.) control group

C.) competitive group

B.) experimental group

D.) biohazard group

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 8

The diagram below represents a chromosome. Letters A and B indicate structures known as:

A.) centriole & chromosome

C.) chromatid & centromere

B.) stamin & pistil

D.) spindle & cell plate

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 9

___________ is cellular division that results the two genetically identical daughter cells.

A.) meiosis

C.) cytokinesis

B.) mitosis

D.) none of the above

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 10

Protein synthesis begins in the….

A.) tRNA

C.) mRNA

B.) ribosome

D.) nucleus

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 11

Which process is best illustrated by the diagram?

A.) respiration

C.) photosynthesis

B.) transpiration

D.) hydrolysis

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 12

Meiosis in multicellular organisms results in the production of which types of cells?

A.) diploid gametes

C.) diploid somatic cells

B.) haploid gametes

D.) haploid somatic cells

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 13

Plants store carbohydrates in the form of:

A.) fatty acids

C.) starch

B.) amino acids

D.) nucleic acids

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 14

The tRNA has an anticodon and also carries a/an ________________.

A.) codon

C.) amino acid

B.) nucleotide

D.) rRNA

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 15

A.) amino acid

C.) nucleotide

B.) fatty acid

D.) monosaccaride

The monomer of DNA containing a sugar, phosphate and nitrogen base is called a(n) _____________.

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 16

In RNA molecules, the base thymine is replaced by __________.

A.) adenine

C.) cytosine

B.) guanine

D.) uracil

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 17

A.) division

C.) crossing over

B.) mitosis

D.) none of the above

Homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material in meiosis during ______________.

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 18

Which of these represents the chromosomes of a normal human female?

A.) 44 + XX

C.) 44 + XY

B.) 46 + XX

D.) 46 + XY

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 19

Double helix, long strand, with deoxyribose is the description of

A.) tRNA

C.) mRNA

B.) RNA

D.) DNA

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 20

A.) mRNA molecules

C.) proteins

B.) amino acids

D.) DNA molecules

During translation, __________ are synthesized in the ribosome.

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 21

The organelle used for respiration in both plant an animal cells is the

A.) nucleus

C.) chloroplast

B.) ribosome

D.) mitochondria

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 22

The chemical reaction that results in the release of glucose and oxygen is known as

A.) photosynthesis

C.) DNA replication

B.) respiration

D.) protein synthesis

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 23

Meiosis consists of ______ division(s) to produce four gametes.

A.) one

C.) four

B.) three

D.) two

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 24

Single celled organisms can use _______ for reproduction.

A.) meiosis

C.) transcription

B.) translation

D.) mitosis

Multiple ChoiceQuestion 25

The first step in making a karyotype for a fetus is__________.

A.) amniocentesis

C.) blood test

B.) ultrasound

D.) none of the above