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What forms nucleosomes in DNA?
What forms nucleosomes in DNA?
- Binding to mRNA
- Coiling around histone molecules (correct)
- Pairing with other DNA strands
- Connecting to ribosomes
What happens to DNA in nondividing cells?
What happens to DNA in nondividing cells?
- It is loosely coiled as chromatin (correct)
- It remains straight and untangled
- It replicates to produce new chromosomes
- It is tightly coiled into chromosomes
Which statement correctly describes a gene?
Which statement correctly describes a gene?
- It contains all nucleotides needed to produce specific proteins (correct)
- It is the specific sequence of amino acids in a protein
- It replicates itself to form new genes
- It is the physical structure of chromosomes
During transcription, what is produced from the DNA template?
During transcription, what is produced from the DNA template?
What defines the triplet code in DNA?
What defines the triplet code in DNA?
What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?
What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?
Which type of protein cannot be removed from the cell membrane without causing damage?
Which type of protein cannot be removed from the cell membrane without causing damage?
What percentage of ATP required by the cell is produced by mitochondria?
What percentage of ATP required by the cell is produced by mitochondria?
What structures are part of the plasma membrane's composition?
What structures are part of the plasma membrane's composition?
What is a key function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
What is a key function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
Which of the following is NOT a function of glycoproteins?
Which of the following is NOT a function of glycoproteins?
What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?
What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?
What describes the structure of the mitochondrion?
What describes the structure of the mitochondrion?
What function does the plasma membrane perform related to environmental interactions?
What function does the plasma membrane perform related to environmental interactions?
Which protein class is responsible for binding extracellular molecules?
Which protein class is responsible for binding extracellular molecules?
What structural role do microvilli serve in a cell?
What structural role do microvilli serve in a cell?
Which component forms the strongest and most durable parts of the cytoskeleton?
Which component forms the strongest and most durable parts of the cytoskeleton?
What is the primary function of channel proteins in the plasma membrane?
What is the primary function of channel proteins in the plasma membrane?
Which type of protein is specifically involved in stabilizing the plasma membrane's position?
Which type of protein is specifically involved in stabilizing the plasma membrane's position?
What primary substance composes the core of microvilli?
What primary substance composes the core of microvilli?
Which of the following statements regarding ligands is true?
Which of the following statements regarding ligands is true?
What is the primary function of RNA polymerase during transcription?
What is the primary function of RNA polymerase during transcription?
What happens to introns during the processing of immature RNA?
What happens to introns during the processing of immature RNA?
During transcription, what indicates the end of the process?
During transcription, what indicates the end of the process?
What is the role of codons in the mRNA sequence?
What is the role of codons in the mRNA sequence?
Why is the process of editing immature RNA important?
Why is the process of editing immature RNA important?
In which cellular compartment does translation primarily occur?
In which cellular compartment does translation primarily occur?
What type of transport requires ATP during membrane transport?
What type of transport requires ATP during membrane transport?
Which nucleotides are found in RNA but not in DNA?
Which nucleotides are found in RNA but not in DNA?
What is the primary characteristic of an isotonic solution?
What is the primary characteristic of an isotonic solution?
What is a primary effect of a hypotonic solution on cells?
What is a primary effect of a hypotonic solution on cells?
What is the result of administering a hypertonic solution?
What is the result of administering a hypertonic solution?
What is the initial step in receptor-mediated endocytosis?
What is the initial step in receptor-mediated endocytosis?
Which of the following accurately describes carrier-mediated transport?
Which of the following accurately describes carrier-mediated transport?
What type of transport is endocytosis classified as?
What type of transport is endocytosis classified as?
What is a key distinction between cotransport and other forms of transportation?
What is a key distinction between cotransport and other forms of transportation?
What is the primary purpose of maintaining homeostasis in relation to active transport?
What is the primary purpose of maintaining homeostasis in relation to active transport?
