Biology 10 Quarter 3 Reviewer: Parts of DNA Replication

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Which is NOT a property of DNA replication?

Complementary base pairing

Semiconservative

Continuous (correct)

Antiparallel

What is the role of the enzyme 'helicase' in DNA replication?

It adds the new nucleotides to the growing DNA strand.

It catalyzes the formation of hydrogen bonds between the complementary bases.

It splits the nitrogenous bases of the DNA strands.

It creates the replication fork. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a component of a nucleotide?

Amino acid (correct)

Deoxyribose

Phosphate group

Nitrogenous base

What is the number of hydrogen bonds formed between a guanine (G) and a cytosine (C) base pair?

3 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a step in DNA replication?

Transcription of the DNA Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of the DNA replication process?

It is a semi-conservative process Signup and view all the answers

Which nitrogenous base pairs with Cytosine in DNA replication?

Guanine Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the enzyme 'primase' in DNA replication?

Creates a primer for new DNA strands Signup and view all the answers

In which direction does the polymerase enzyme add bases during DNA replication?

5' to 3' Signup and view all the answers

What happens before messenger RNA can be used as a template for protein synthesis?

Removal of RNA primers by exonuclease Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme seals DNA strands after the removal of RNA primers?

Ligase Signup and view all the answers

What holds the two strands of DNA together in the double helix structure?

Hydrogen bonds Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the male reproductive system is INCORRECT?

The prostate gland produces the hormone testosterone. Signup and view all the answers

In the process of DNA replication, which of the following is NOT a property?

It requires the action of reverse transcriptase. Signup and view all the answers

During protein synthesis, which step involves finding the corresponding base that matches the mRNA code?

Getting the tRNA codes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle?

Luteinizing hormone (LH) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the somatic nervous system?

Regulating involuntary body functions Signup and view all the answers

Biology 10 Quarter 3 Reviewer: Parts of DNA Replication

Podcast Beta

Questions and Answers