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Which component of the nucleus houses ribosomal RNA?
Which component of the nucleus houses ribosomal RNA?
- Nucleoplasm
- Nucleolus (correct)
- Nuclear envelope
- Nuclear pore
What is the function of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?
What is the function of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?
- Adds ribose sugar to DNA backbone
- Joins nitrogenous bases in DNA (correct)
- Degrades DNA strands for replication
- Transcribes DNA to RNA
Which nitrogenous base pairs with adenine in RNA?
Which nitrogenous base pairs with adenine in RNA?
- Guanine
- Cytosine
- Thymine
- Uracil (correct)
What is the function of messenger RNA (mRNA) in cellular processes?
What is the function of messenger RNA (mRNA) in cellular processes?
What is the main function of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in protein synthesis?
What is the main function of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in protein synthesis?
What is the backbone of DNA composed of?
What is the backbone of DNA composed of?
What is the main difference between Diploid and Haploid chromosome numbers?
What is the main difference between Diploid and Haploid chromosome numbers?
Which accurately describes the structure of a Duplicate Eukaryotic Chromosome?
Which accurately describes the structure of a Duplicate Eukaryotic Chromosome?
During which phase of the cell cycle does chromatin condense into visible chromosomes?
During which phase of the cell cycle does chromatin condense into visible chromosomes?
What is the main difference between Mitosis and Meiosis II?
What is the main difference between Mitosis and Meiosis II?
Which process is responsible for creating genetic variation during sexual reproduction?
Which process is responsible for creating genetic variation during sexual reproduction?
What distinguishes Trisomy from Monosomy?
What distinguishes Trisomy from Monosomy?
Which phase of the cell cycle involves the replication of all DNA?
Which phase of the cell cycle involves the replication of all DNA?
Where does crossing over occur in meiosis?
Where does crossing over occur in meiosis?
Which type of chromosomes are pulled apart during meiosis?
Which type of chromosomes are pulled apart during meiosis?
What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?
What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?
Inheritance of color blindness is an example of which type of genetic inheritance?
Inheritance of color blindness is an example of which type of genetic inheritance?
What is the most common chromosomal disorder characterized by trisomy 21?
What is the most common chromosomal disorder characterized by trisomy 21?
During which phase of the cell cycle do centromeres split and sister chromatids move to opposite poles?
During which phase of the cell cycle do centromeres split and sister chromatids move to opposite poles?
What does the term 'neoplasia' refer to?
What does the term 'neoplasia' refer to?
Which term describes the process where a cell dies off on its own?
Which term describes the process where a cell dies off on its own?
