12 Questions
Where does transcription take place, and what does it produce?
Nucleus, producing RNA
Which molecule serves as a form of energy that the cell can utilize?
Glucose
What is a storage form of carbohydrate?
An amino acid
During the breakdown of a glucose molecule, what is it converted into?
Two pyruvic acid molecules in acetyl CoA formation
Which DNA sequence encodes the amino acid sequence ile-asp-ser-cys-his-tyr?
TAACTGUCGACGGTGATG
What do biochemical reactions involved in anabolic metabolism primarily do?
Synthesize compounds
What is the correct sequence of events in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?
Substrate, enzyme, and product combine, forming an S-E-P complex; The reaction occurs, enzymes are released, and the unchanged enzyme is released and recycled
Which factors contribute to increasing the rates of enzyme-controlled reactions?
Size of the enzyme compared to the substrate, the number of active sites, and the ratio of enzyme to substrate molecules
What is a mutation?
A change in a DNA sequence in less than 1% of a population that affects anatomy and/or physiology
What do codons represent?
tRNA
What happens in the DNA damage response?
All DNA replication temporarily ceases
What is true about water molecules bonding to monosaccharide molecules?
Monosaccharides join
Test your knowledge on key concepts in cell biology such as transcription, translation, and cellular energy production. Questions cover topics like the differences between transcription and translation, as well as molecules that carry energy in cells.
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