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During DNA replication, base pairs can be added to each strand. Which nucleotide always pairs with T?
During DNA replication, base pairs can be added to each strand. Which nucleotide always pairs with T?
What is the enzyme called that adds the first few nucleotides as a primer during DNA replication?
What is the enzyme called that adds the first few nucleotides as a primer during DNA replication?
Which enzyme latches onto the strand being created during DNA replication?
Which enzyme latches onto the strand being created during DNA replication?
What is the process called that is used to make multiple copies of a gene?
What is the process called that is used to make multiple copies of a gene?
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Which of the following is the first section of the course 'The Biology of Biotech' about?
Which of the following is the first section of the course 'The Biology of Biotech' about?
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What is the objective of Section 1 of the course 'The Biology of Biotech'?
What is the objective of Section 1 of the course 'The Biology of Biotech'?
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What are some examples of buzzwords related to biotechnology mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of buzzwords related to biotechnology mentioned in the text?
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Why is it important to learn about the cell in the context of biotechnology?
Why is it important to learn about the cell in the context of biotechnology?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the nucleus?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the nucleus?
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What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?
What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?
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What is the function of mitochondria in the cell?
What is the function of mitochondria in the cell?
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What is the function of cytoskeletal components in the cell?
What is the function of cytoskeletal components in the cell?
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Which of the following is NOT true about DNA?
Which of the following is NOT true about DNA?
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What is the function of the phosphate group in a nucleotide?
What is the function of the phosphate group in a nucleotide?
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What is the significance of the three prime and five prime positions in DNA?
What is the significance of the three prime and five prime positions in DNA?
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What is the basic unit of life and the heart of biotechnology?
What is the basic unit of life and the heart of biotechnology?
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Which component of DNA is responsible for creating the differences between DNA in different organisms?
Which component of DNA is responsible for creating the differences between DNA in different organisms?
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What is the function of DNA polymerase?
What is the function of DNA polymerase?
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Which of the following is true about the sequence of DNA?
Which of the following is true about the sequence of DNA?
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What is the implication of complementary base pairing in DNA?
What is the implication of complementary base pairing in DNA?
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Which molecule binds to a receptor and blocks its signal, halting cell proliferation?
Which molecule binds to a receptor and blocks its signal, halting cell proliferation?
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What is the function of an agonist?
What is the function of an agonist?
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What is the role of receptors in cell signaling?
What is the role of receptors in cell signaling?
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What is the relationship between ligands and receptors?
What is the relationship between ligands and receptors?
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Which component of the genome can be compared to chapters in a book?
Which component of the genome can be compared to chapters in a book?
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What is the approximate number of genes in the human genome?
What is the approximate number of genes in the human genome?
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What is the approximate number of bases per gene in the human genome?
What is the approximate number of bases per gene in the human genome?
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Which statement about the genetic makeup of humans and chimpanzees is true?
Which statement about the genetic makeup of humans and chimpanzees is true?
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Which organisms have nearly the same number of bases and genes as humans?
Which organisms have nearly the same number of bases and genes as humans?
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What is the analogy used to explain the relationship between bases, genes, and chromosomes?
What is the analogy used to explain the relationship between bases, genes, and chromosomes?
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