Bacterial vs. Viral Diseases and Protein Synthesis Functions Quiz

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Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?

  • Gonorrhea
  • Hepatitis (correct)
  • Tuberculosis
  • Syphilis

What is the main difference between RNA and DNA?

  • DNA contains Ribose sugar while RNA contains Deoxyribose sugar.
  • RNA contains Thymine while DNA contains Uracil. (correct)
  • DNA is single-stranded while RNA is double-stranded.
  • RNA is found only in prokaryotes while DNA is found only in eukaryotes.

What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

  • To synthesize mRNA from DNA
  • To bring amino acids to the ribosome (correct)
  • To form the peptide bonds between amino acids
  • To initiate translation of mRNA

What role does RNA polymerase play in gene expression?

<p>It creates an mRNA copy of template DNA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structures make up the outer coat of a virus?

<p>Proteins and carbohydrates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process allows two protists to exchange genetic material?

<p>Conjugation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do terrestrial animals living on land need to keep their respiratory membranes moist?

<p>To facilitate the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do amphibians exchange stale air in their lungs?

<p>By pushing air out by raising the floor of their mouths (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of a digestive tract in organisms?

<p>It allows for the development of specialized structures that perform different tasks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cilia in ciliates?

<p>Feeding and movement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?

<p>Presence of a nucleus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who provided valuable data about the percentage of adenine and thymine in DNA samples?

<p>Erwin Chargaff (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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