19 Questions
What solved the problem of genetic blending?
DNA
Which organelle has its own distinct DNA?
Mitochondria
What is the primary function of ribosomes?
Protein synthesis
Which type of life form is characterized by having an organized nucleus around their DNA?
Eukaryotes
What is the primary function of DNA in a cell?
Storage of genetic information
Which nucleotides always pair together in DNA?
Adenine and Thymine
What characteristic distinguishes prokaryotes from eukaryotes?
Having a nucleus around DNA
What is the distinguishing feature of eukaryotes compared to prokaryotes?
Having an organized nucleus around DNA
What is the primary function of mitochondria in a cell?
Provides energy (ATP) to the cell
What process involves making an RNA copy from a gene?
Transcription
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing a new copy of DNA during replication?
Polymerase
What is the main role of protein synthesis in cells?
Producing proteins
Which component is responsible for binding oxygen to red blood cells?
Hemoglobin
What is the purpose of introns in DNA?
Contain genetic remnants
Which type of RNA contains the information for making proteins?
mRNA
What is the function of helicase during DNA replication?
Breaks hydrogen bonds
How many amino acids are synthesized by the body out of the 20 essential amino acids?
9
'Junk DNA' refers to:
'Noncoding' DNA sections with unclear functions
'Essential Amino Acids' are essential because:
'Essential Amino Acids' cannot be synthesized by the body
Explore the concept of genes being made up of DNA, and how DNA solved the problem of genetic blending to produce a broad range of variations in living organisms. Learn about the importance of sequencing 4 chemical structures to determine characteristics and understand the relationship between genotype and phenotype.
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