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What is the function of RNA?
What is the function of RNA?
- To carry the genetic information for protein synthesis (correct)
- To store genetic information in the nucleus
- To regulate cell division
- To provide energy for cellular processes
Which of the following nitrogenous bases is only found in DNA?
Which of the following nitrogenous bases is only found in DNA?
- Uracil (U)
- Adenine (A) (correct)
- Cytosine (C)
- Guanine (G)
How many rings are present in pyrimidines?
How many rings are present in pyrimidines?
- Two
- Three
- Four
- One (correct)
Which part of a nucleotide is the portion without any phosphate groups?
Which part of a nucleotide is the portion without any phosphate groups?
What is the main function of DNA?
What is the main function of DNA?
What is the correct order of the stages in mitosis?
What is the correct order of the stages in mitosis?
Which phase of the cell cycle comes after DNA replication?
Which phase of the cell cycle comes after DNA replication?
What is the function of DNA polymerase?
What is the function of DNA polymerase?
Where is RNA usually found and stays in the cell?
Where is RNA usually found and stays in the cell?
Which type of nucleic acid has one fewer hydroxyl group than ribose?
Which type of nucleic acid has one fewer hydroxyl group than ribose?
What is the main function of primase at a replication fork?
What is the main function of primase at a replication fork?
Which enzyme is involved in breaking, swiveling, and rejoining the parental DNA ahead of the replication fork?
Which enzyme is involved in breaking, swiveling, and rejoining the parental DNA ahead of the replication fork?
What is a key feature of G2 phase checkpoint in the cell cycle?
What is a key feature of G2 phase checkpoint in the cell cycle?
What is a consequence if cell division goes awry?
What is a consequence if cell division goes awry?
What is the main difference between the leading and lagging strands in DNA replication?
What is the main difference between the leading and lagging strands in DNA replication?
What is the main function of helicase during DNA replication?
What is the main function of helicase during DNA replication?
Which protein is responsible for stabilizing unpaired DNA strands during replication?
Which protein is responsible for stabilizing unpaired DNA strands during replication?
What is the function of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
What is the function of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
Which enzyme adds complementary bases to the leading strand during DNA replication?
Which enzyme adds complementary bases to the leading strand during DNA replication?
What is the main role of an operator in a bacterial operon?
What is the main role of an operator in a bacterial operon?
What is the main function of a control element in gene regulation?
What is the main function of a control element in gene regulation?
In inducible operons, like the Lac operon, when does the repressor leave the operator?
In inducible operons, like the Lac operon, when does the repressor leave the operator?
What is the function of a tumor suppressor gene?
What is the function of a tumor suppressor gene?
What is the role of tryptophan in repressible operons like the Trp operon?
What is the role of tryptophan in repressible operons like the Trp operon?
What is the common feature among paracrine, synaptic, and endocrine signaling?
What is the common feature among paracrine, synaptic, and endocrine signaling?
What is the main function of a ligand-gated ion channel?
What is the main function of a ligand-gated ion channel?
In cell signaling, what is the role of a second messenger?
In cell signaling, what is the role of a second messenger?
What is a characteristic of negative feedback loops in physiology?
What is a characteristic of negative feedback loops in physiology?
What is the main purpose of endocrine (hormonal) signaling?
What is the main purpose of endocrine (hormonal) signaling?
Which term best describes the process where a signal molecule binds to a receptor protein in a lock-and-key fashion?
Which term best describes the process where a signal molecule binds to a receptor protein in a lock-and-key fashion?
What is the role of a second messenger in cellular signaling?
What is the role of a second messenger in cellular signaling?
Where are intracellular receptors typically located?
Where are intracellular receptors typically located?
How does an autocrine signaling mechanism work?
How does an autocrine signaling mechanism work?
What type of signaling involves physical contact between cells?
What type of signaling involves physical contact between cells?
Which type of receptors respond to the binding of a signaling molecule by activating G proteins?
Which type of receptors respond to the binding of a signaling molecule by activating G proteins?
In which type of signaling, hormones typically travel through the circulatory system?
In which type of signaling, hormones typically travel through the circulatory system?
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?
What is the role of negative feedback in physiological regulation?
What is the role of negative feedback in physiological regulation?
Which gland secretes hormones directly into interstitial fluid?
Which gland secretes hormones directly into interstitial fluid?
What is the process by which an end product of a physiological process speeds up that process?
What is the process by which an end product of a physiological process speeds up that process?
What is the function of a second messenger in cellular signaling?
What is the function of a second messenger in cellular signaling?
Define apoptosis and its significance.
Define apoptosis and its significance.
What is the main difference between autocrine and paracrine signaling?
What is the main difference between autocrine and paracrine signaling?
Explain the role of epinephrine in the body.
Explain the role of epinephrine in the body.
Define negative feedback and provide an example in the context of physiology.
Define negative feedback and provide an example in the context of physiology.
