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?

It creates an mRNA copy of template DNA Signup and view all the answers

What structures make up the outer coat of a virus?

Proteins and carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

Which process allows two protists to exchange genetic material?

Conjugation Signup and view all the answers

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

To facilitate the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

How do amphibians exchange stale air in their lungs?

By pushing air out by raising the floor of their mouths Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of a digestive tract in organisms?

It allows for the development of specialized structures that perform different tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cilia in ciliates?

Feeding and movement Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?

Presence of a nucleus Signup and view all the answers

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

Erwin Chargaff Signup and view all the answers

Bacterial vs. Viral Diseases and Protein Synthesis Functions Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?

What is the main difference between RNA and DNA?

What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

What role does RNA polymerase play in gene expression?

What structures make up the outer coat of a virus?

Which process allows two protists to exchange genetic material?

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

How do amphibians exchange stale air in their lungs?

What is one advantage of a digestive tract in organisms?

What is the primary function of cilia in ciliates?

What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?

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

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