Cell Biology Quiz: Transcription, Translation, and Cellular Energy

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Where does transcription take place, and what does it produce?

Nucleus, producing RNA (correct)
Cytoplasm, producing protein
Nucleus, producing DNA
Cytoplasm, producing RNA

Which molecule serves as a form of energy that the cell can utilize?

Glycerol
Vitamin C
DNA
Glucose (correct)

What is a storage form of carbohydrate?

An amino acid (correct)
Fat
Glycerol
Cellulite

During the breakdown of a glucose molecule, what is it converted into?

Two pyruvic acid molecules in acetyl CoA formation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which DNA sequence encodes the amino acid sequence ile-asp-ser-cys-his-tyr?

TAACTGUCGACGGTGATG (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do biochemical reactions involved in anabolic metabolism primarily do?

Synthesize compounds (A) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers