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Which of the following is NOT a morphological feature of a metaphase chromosome?
Which of the following is NOT a morphological feature of a metaphase chromosome?
What type of molecule is transported by tRNA?
What type of molecule is transported by tRNA?
Which interaction is least likely to be directly involved in the formation of the tertiary structure of RNA?
Which interaction is least likely to be directly involved in the formation of the tertiary structure of RNA?
Which characteristic is associated with the pseudouridine loop (T-loop) of tRNA?
Which characteristic is associated with the pseudouridine loop (T-loop) of tRNA?
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Which type of receptor is best suited for neurotransmitters when a rapid cellular response is required?
Which type of receptor is best suited for neurotransmitters when a rapid cellular response is required?
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What enzymatic process directly ensures that DNA replication elongation proceeds in an irreversible manner?
What enzymatic process directly ensures that DNA replication elongation proceeds in an irreversible manner?
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What defines combinatorial control of gene expression in eukaryotes?
What defines combinatorial control of gene expression in eukaryotes?
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What is the primary function of Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase (MAPK) in a signaling cascade?
What is the primary function of Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase (MAPK) in a signaling cascade?
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A chromosome with arms of equal length is classified as what type?
A chromosome with arms of equal length is classified as what type?
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During which phase of mitosis do sister chromatids separate and migrate to opposite poles of the cell?
During which phase of mitosis do sister chromatids separate and migrate to opposite poles of the cell?
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What is considered the basic structural and functional unit of all known living organisms?
What is considered the basic structural and functional unit of all known living organisms?
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How are chromosomes arranged within the interphase nucleus between cell divisions?
How are chromosomes arranged within the interphase nucleus between cell divisions?
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In RNA structure, where are hairpin loops (apical loops) typically found?
In RNA structure, where are hairpin loops (apical loops) typically found?
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The sodium-potassium pump, which transports ions against their concentration gradients using ATP, is an example of what kind of membrane transport?
The sodium-potassium pump, which transports ions against their concentration gradients using ATP, is an example of what kind of membrane transport?
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What is formed by the fusion of a primary lysosome with a phagosome?
What is formed by the fusion of a primary lysosome with a phagosome?
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What happens immediately after an mRNA molecule binds to a ribosome?
What happens immediately after an mRNA molecule binds to a ribosome?
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A scientist discovers a new carbohydrate composed of 25 monosaccharide subunits. How should this carbohydrate be classified?
A scientist discovers a new carbohydrate composed of 25 monosaccharide subunits. How should this carbohydrate be classified?
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A researcher needs to isolate hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) from a blood sample using apheresis. Which method is most effective for selectively capturing HSCs?
A researcher needs to isolate hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) from a blood sample using apheresis. Which method is most effective for selectively capturing HSCs?
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During protein synthesis, what type of bond is primarily responsible for maintaining the interaction between a tRNA anticodon and an mRNA codon?
During protein synthesis, what type of bond is primarily responsible for maintaining the interaction between a tRNA anticodon and an mRNA codon?
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Where are the hydrophobic fatty acid tails of phospholipids primarily located within the structure of a lipid bilayer?
Where are the hydrophobic fatty acid tails of phospholipids primarily located within the structure of a lipid bilayer?
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A mutation results in the addition of a methyl group to the O6 position of guanine. Which DNA repair mechanism directly reverses this type of damage?
A mutation results in the addition of a methyl group to the O6 position of guanine. Which DNA repair mechanism directly reverses this type of damage?
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Which histone protein is NOT part of the nucleosome core particle but instead functions to stabilize the chromatin structure by binding to the linker DNA?
Which histone protein is NOT part of the nucleosome core particle but instead functions to stabilize the chromatin structure by binding to the linker DNA?
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A researcher is studying cell cycle regulation and observes that mitotic cyclin (cyclin B) levels are highest in a particular phase. In which phase of the cell cycle would the researcher observe the highest concentration of cyclin B?
A researcher is studying cell cycle regulation and observes that mitotic cyclin (cyclin B) levels are highest in a particular phase. In which phase of the cell cycle would the researcher observe the highest concentration of cyclin B?
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Under what cellular circumstances is the process of programmed cell death (apoptosis) initiated and executed?
Under what cellular circumstances is the process of programmed cell death (apoptosis) initiated and executed?
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What compound is essential for aerobic respiration, enabling cells to break down macromolecules stepwise to produce ATP?
What compound is essential for aerobic respiration, enabling cells to break down macromolecules stepwise to produce ATP?
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During DNA condensation, which level of chromatin organization directly involves histone H1?
During DNA condensation, which level of chromatin organization directly involves histone H1?
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What types of ligands are transported through the circulatory system to reach target cells?
What types of ligands are transported through the circulatory system to reach target cells?
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Which of the following phospholipid movements within a cell membrane requires enzymatic catalysis?
Which of the following phospholipid movements within a cell membrane requires enzymatic catalysis?
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What is the composition of a codon?
What is the composition of a codon?
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How do eukaryotes recognize the START codon during translation initiation?
How do eukaryotes recognize the START codon during translation initiation?
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Which molecule is a key component of glycolipids, contributing to their structure and function in cell membranes?
Which molecule is a key component of glycolipids, contributing to their structure and function in cell membranes?
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Which of the following DNA strands can form a DNA duplex by pairing with itself at each position?
Which of the following DNA strands can form a DNA duplex by pairing with itself at each position?
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What is the primary function of amyloplasts within plant cells?
What is the primary function of amyloplasts within plant cells?
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Which amino acid is uniquely utilized as the initiation amino acid in protein synthesis within mitochondria and chloroplasts?
Which amino acid is uniquely utilized as the initiation amino acid in protein synthesis within mitochondria and chloroplasts?
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During PCR, what is the likely outcome if the annealing temperature is set too high?
During PCR, what is the likely outcome if the annealing temperature is set too high?
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Which structural level is directly associated with the presence of disulfide bridges in proteins?
Which structural level is directly associated with the presence of disulfide bridges in proteins?
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A nitrogenous base containing two rings is classified as which of the following?
A nitrogenous base containing two rings is classified as which of the following?
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Considering the degeneracy of the genetic code, what is its primary implication for amino acid encoding?
Considering the degeneracy of the genetic code, what is its primary implication for amino acid encoding?
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Which of the following is a key characteristic that must be present for DNA polymerase function?
Which of the following is a key characteristic that must be present for DNA polymerase function?
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How do met-tRNAm and fmet-tRNAf differ in their roles during protein synthesis?
How do met-tRNAm and fmet-tRNAf differ in their roles during protein synthesis?
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Which of the following cellular components directly stimulates the production of cyclins, leading to cell division?
Which of the following cellular components directly stimulates the production of cyclins, leading to cell division?
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Following 6 PCR cycles, how many copies of a specific DNA sequence would ideally be produced, assuming 100% efficiency?
Following 6 PCR cycles, how many copies of a specific DNA sequence would ideally be produced, assuming 100% efficiency?
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The sodium-potassium pump is a critical component of cellular function. What type of transport does it utilize?
The sodium-potassium pump is a critical component of cellular function. What type of transport does it utilize?
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Which term accurately describes embryonic stem cells with the ability to differentiate into any cell type, including extraembryonic tissues?
Which term accurately describes embryonic stem cells with the ability to differentiate into any cell type, including extraembryonic tissues?
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Which of the following molecules is NOT directly targeted for destruction or modification by a protein kinase?
Which of the following molecules is NOT directly targeted for destruction or modification by a protein kinase?
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Considering the structural components of DNA, what is the primary linkage pattern of the amino acid backbone in a polypeptide chain?
Considering the structural components of DNA, what is the primary linkage pattern of the amino acid backbone in a polypeptide chain?
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Within a typical cell, ribosomal RNA (rRNA) constitutes the most significant percentage of total RNA. Approximately what percentage does rRNA represent?
Within a typical cell, ribosomal RNA (rRNA) constitutes the most significant percentage of total RNA. Approximately what percentage does rRNA represent?
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What is the primary role of cholesterol within the cell membrane?
What is the primary role of cholesterol within the cell membrane?
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Flashcards
Metaphase Chromosome Features
Metaphase Chromosome Features
Banding pattern, centromere position, length; number is not a feature.
tRNA Function
tRNA Function
tRNA transports amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis.
Tertiary Structure of RNA
Tertiary Structure of RNA
Tertiary structure stability does not involve binding basic proteins or ions to neutralize charge.
Pseudouridine Loop in tRNA
Pseudouridine Loop in tRNA
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Ionotropic Receptors
Ionotropic Receptors
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DNA Replication Irreversibility
DNA Replication Irreversibility
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Combinatorial Control of Gene Expression
Combinatorial Control of Gene Expression
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Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase (MAPK)
Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase (MAPK)
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Polysaccharides
Polysaccharides
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CD34 surface protein
CD34 surface protein
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Hydrogen bonds
Hydrogen bonds
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Lipid bilayer hydrophobic region
Lipid bilayer hydrophobic region
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Direct repair (DR)
Direct repair (DR)
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Histone H1
Histone H1
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Mitotic phase M
Mitotic phase M
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Apoptosis conditions
Apoptosis conditions
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Metacentric chromosome
Metacentric chromosome
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Anaphase in mitosis
Anaphase in mitosis
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Smallest living unit
Smallest living unit
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Interphase nucleus occupation
Interphase nucleus occupation
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Secondary RNA structure
Secondary RNA structure
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Primary active transport
Primary active transport
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Secondary lysosome formation
Secondary lysosome formation
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Lysosome functions
Lysosome functions
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Necessary compound for aerobic respiration
Necessary compound for aerobic respiration
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Histone H1 involvement
Histone H1 involvement
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Ligands in the circulatory system
Ligands in the circulatory system
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Phospholipid movement enzyme activity
Phospholipid movement enzyme activity
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What is a codon?
What is a codon?
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Start codon recognition in translation
Start codon recognition in translation
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Component of a glycolipid
Component of a glycolipid
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Cyclin-dependent protein kinases (cdk)
Cyclin-dependent protein kinases (cdk)
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Mitosis Regulation Genes
Mitosis Regulation Genes
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Extracellular Signal Molecules
Extracellular Signal Molecules
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Cyclins and Intercellular Signals
Cyclins and Intercellular Signals
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Structure of DNA
Structure of DNA
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Amino Acid Structure
Amino Acid Structure
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Prevalent RNA Type
Prevalent RNA Type
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Cholesterol's Role in Cells
Cholesterol's Role in Cells
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Free Ribosome Function
Free Ribosome Function
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Amyloplast Composition
Amyloplast Composition
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First Amino Acid in Protein
First Amino Acid in Protein
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High PCR Annealing Temperature
High PCR Annealing Temperature
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Cytoplasm Components
Cytoplasm Components
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Protein Structure with Sulfide Bridge
Protein Structure with Sulfide Bridge
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Purines vs. Pyrimidines
Purines vs. Pyrimidines
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Peptide Bond Formation
Peptide Bond Formation
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Types of Glycoproteins
Types of Glycoproteins
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Study Notes
Biology Exam Questions - Summary
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Question 1: Metaphase chromosome features:
- Banding pattern is a morphological feature
- Position of the centromere is a morphological feature
- Number of chromosomes is not a morphological feature
- Chromosome length is a morphological feature
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Question 2: tRNA transport:
- tRNA transports amino acids
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Question 3: RNA tertiary structure interactions:
- Creation of A-type helix is involved in tertiary structure formation
- Interactions of arm stems are involved in tertiary structure formation
- Binding of basic proteins/ions is NOT involved in tertiary structure formation.
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Question 4: Pseudouridine loop (T-loop) of tRNA:
- Contains the site where tRNA binds to the ribosome
- Contains a D loop containing dihydrouridine
- Contains an unpaired CCA sequence at the 3' end.
- Mobilizes tRNA during protein synthesis
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Question 5: Neurotransmitter receptors:
- Ionotropic (ion-channel-coupled) receptors are for rapid responses
- Receptors for lipophilic metabotropic hormones are not rapid
- Catalytic receptors are not rapid
- G-proteins coupled receptors are for rapid responses
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Question 6: DNA replication irreversibility:
- Hydrolysis of pyrophosphate (PPi) to inorganic phosphate (Pi) makes DNA replication irreversible.
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Question 7: Combinatorial control of gene expression:
- Involves multiple transcriptional regulators working together for gene expression, not just one.
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Question 8: Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase (MAPK):
- The final serine-threonine kinase following Ras protein activation
- Involved in the exchange of GDP for GTP in the Ras protein.
- Result of dephosphorylation of serine/threonine residues from other kinases.
- The attachment of adaptor protein to a tyrosine residue.
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Question 9: Glycoprotein component:
- Lipids can be a component of a glycoprotein.
- Metal ions can be part
- Oligosaccharides can be part.
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Question 10: Carbohydrates with more than 10 subunits:
- Polysaccharides are carbohydrates with more than 10 subunits
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Question 11: HSC collection via apheresis:
- Using fluorescent antibodies selective for the CD34 surface protein.
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Question 12: Codon-anticodon bonds:
- Hydrogen bonds form between codon-anticodon bases
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Question 13: Lipid bilayer segments:
- Hydrophobic components are inside the lipid bilayer
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Question 14: DNA repair process using MGMT protein:
- Direct repair (DR) using MGMT protein
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Question 15: Histone protein not in nucleosome core:
- H1
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Question 16: Mitotic cyclin concentration highest phase:
- High concentration occurs in phase M.s
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Question 17: Programmed cell death (apoptosis) conditions:
- Apoptosis occurs during embryonic development and other circumstances.
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Question 18: Basic amino acids in human proteins:
- Number of basic amino acids in human proteins
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Question 19: Secondary structure stabilized by hydrogen bonds:
- β-turns
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Question 20: Interphase phases:
- G1, S, and G2 phases.
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Question 21: Nucleotide excision repair steps:
- DNA strand cutting, base removal and synthesis of a new DNA strand.
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Question 22: Chromosome arm length equality:
- Metacentric chromosomes have equal arm lengths.
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Question 23: Sister chromosome separation phase:
- Separation occurs during anaphase.
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Question 24: Smallest living unit on Earth:
- The cell.
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Question 25: Chromosome locations between divisions:
- Chromosomes occupy distinct areas in the interphase nucleus.
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Question 26: RNA structure with apical loops:
- Apical loops exist in the secondary structure of RNA.
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Question 27: Membrane transport classification:
- Sodium-potassium pump is classified as primary active transport
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Question 28: Phagosome formation:
- Secondary active transport is associated with phagosome formation.
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Question 29: mRNA attachment to ribosome:
- mRNA attaching to a ribosome causes conformational change to the large subunit, allowing it to bind to the ER.
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Question 30: Lysosome functions:
- Breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and nucleic acids
- Sorting of transport vesicles.
- Transport of materials to the Golgi apparatus, Storage of excess macromolecules.
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Question 31: Heterochromatin in interphase:
- Genetically inactive and densely stained.
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Question 32: Ligands for orphan receptors:
- Includes unknown ligands, active vitamin D3 and active vitamin A (retinol) and lipophilic hormones,
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Question 33: Electron transport chain location:
- Occurs in the inner membrane of the mitochondria
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Question 34: Membrane transport for phagosome formation:
- Receptor-mediated endocytosis.
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Question 35: Interphase DNA shortening into metaphase chromosomes:
- Occurs approximately 100-1000 times during cell division.
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Question 36: Aerobic respiration compound:
- Oxygen is necessary for aerobic respiration
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Question 37: Histone H1 and DNA condensation process:
- Histone H1 plays a role in chromatin organization, specifically the formation of the 30 nm fiber.
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Question 38: Ligands transported through circulatory system:
- Neurotransmitters and hormones, including adrenaline (epinephrine).
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Question 39: Phospholipid movements by enzymes:
- Enzymes catalyze transverse "flip-flop" movements of phospholipids within the membrane.
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Question 40: Definition of a codon:
- Three nucleotides of DNA constitute a codon.
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Question 41: START codon recognition in eukaryotes:
- Small ribosomal subunit, initiator tRNA, and mRNA interact to recognize the START codon.
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Question 42: Glycolipid component:
- Sphingosine is a component of a glycolipid
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Question 43: DNA strands and DNA duplex formation:
- Specific sequences like 5'-AAGCCGTT-3' can form a DNA duplex by pairing with themselves if the sequence is palindrome
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Question 44: Not applicable. This is not a question, but a list of words or terms.
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Question 45: Not applicable.
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Question 46: Not applicable.
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Question 47: Not applicable.
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Question 48: Not applicable.
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Question 49: Not applicable.
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Question 50: Not applicable.
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Test your knowledge of cell biology with questions on chromosome structure, tRNA function, mitotic phases. This quiz covers topics such as molecule transport, RNA structure, receptor types, DNA replication, and gene expression.