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Which part of the DNA molecule contains the sequences that encode for amino acids?
Which part of the DNA molecule contains the sequences that encode for amino acids?
What is the function of pseudogenes in the genome?
What is the function of pseudogenes in the genome?
Which of the following is responsible for delineating the starting point of gene transcription?
Which of the following is responsible for delineating the starting point of gene transcription?
What is the main function of transposable elements in the genome?
What is the main function of transposable elements in the genome?
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Which nitrogen-containing base pairs with adenine in DNA?
Which nitrogen-containing base pairs with adenine in DNA?
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Where does DNA primarily reside in eukaryotic cells?
Where does DNA primarily reside in eukaryotic cells?
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What is the term for using DNA as a template to create messenger RNA (mRNA)?
What is the term for using DNA as a template to create messenger RNA (mRNA)?
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Which molecule is essential for carrying signals around the body and regulating body processes?
Which molecule is essential for carrying signals around the body and regulating body processes?
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Mitosis is the process of cell division used to produce new:
Mitosis is the process of cell division used to produce new:
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What extrinsic factors guide gene expression into proteins?
What extrinsic factors guide gene expression into proteins?
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How many human chromosomes form pairs of autosomal chromosomes?
How many human chromosomes form pairs of autosomal chromosomes?
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Which type of chromosome has the centromere significantly off-center?
Which type of chromosome has the centromere significantly off-center?
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What structures contain DNA wrapped around histones to form nucleosomes?
What structures contain DNA wrapped around histones to form nucleosomes?
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How many types of chromosomes are there according to the text?
How many types of chromosomes are there according to the text?
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In a karyotype, what is used to identify the biological sex of an individual?
In a karyotype, what is used to identify the biological sex of an individual?
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What are different versions of genes inherited as?
What are different versions of genes inherited as?
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Which term describes structures formed by two sister chromatids joined by a common centromere?
Which term describes structures formed by two sister chromatids joined by a common centromere?
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What kind of chromosomes have the centromere located at the end of the chromosome?
What kind of chromosomes have the centromere located at the end of the chromosome?
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What term is used to describe the winding around each other of nucleosomes to form chromatin?
What term is used to describe the winding around each other of nucleosomes to form chromatin?
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What is the primary function of genetic material?
What is the primary function of genetic material?
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In eukaryotic cells, where is the DNA stored?
In eukaryotic cells, where is the DNA stored?
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What is the structure of DNA?
What is the structure of DNA?
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Which of the following is not a base found in DNA?
Which of the following is not a base found in DNA?
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What is the main difference between DNA and RNA in terms of their structure?
What is the main difference between DNA and RNA in terms of their structure?
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Which of the following bases is found in RNA but not in DNA?
Which of the following bases is found in RNA but not in DNA?
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In prokaryotic cells, where is the DNA located?
In prokaryotic cells, where is the DNA located?
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What is the human genome made up of?
What is the human genome made up of?
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Which of the following is a component of a nucleotide in DNA?
Which of the following is a component of a nucleotide in DNA?
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What is the function of histones in eukaryotic cells?
What is the function of histones in eukaryotic cells?
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What defines the specific structure and function of a cell by making certain genes active and other genes permanently inactive?
What defines the specific structure and function of a cell by making certain genes active and other genes permanently inactive?
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Which process triggers cellular differentiation and the transformation of stem cells into specialized cells?
Which process triggers cellular differentiation and the transformation of stem cells into specialized cells?
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What technology uses RNA sequencing to determine which genes are expressed in a cell?
What technology uses RNA sequencing to determine which genes are expressed in a cell?
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What is the term for the process where extracellular signals in a stem cell's environment cause changes in gene expression?
What is the term for the process where extracellular signals in a stem cell's environment cause changes in gene expression?
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What is the main reason why somatic cells differ in appearance and function, despite having the same genome?
What is the main reason why somatic cells differ in appearance and function, despite having the same genome?
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Which molecules trigger signal transduction, activating receptors and influencing gene expression changes in cells?
Which molecules trigger signal transduction, activating receptors and influencing gene expression changes in cells?
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What stage of the cell cycle involves the separation of daughter cells in animal cells through a cleavage furrow?
What stage of the cell cycle involves the separation of daughter cells in animal cells through a cleavage furrow?
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Which type of cells have a fixed structure and function and include liver cells, skin cells, and brain cells?
Which type of cells have a fixed structure and function and include liver cells, skin cells, and brain cells?
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What is the term used for undifferentiated cells originating from a fetus before they develop into specialized somatic cells?
What is the term used for undifferentiated cells originating from a fetus before they develop into specialized somatic cells?
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Where do genes reside in eukaryotic cells?
Where do genes reside in eukaryotic cells?
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What is the term for the structures containing DNA wrapped around histones to form nucleosomes?
What is the term for the structures containing DNA wrapped around histones to form nucleosomes?
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How many pairs of autosomal chromosomes are there in humans?
How many pairs of autosomal chromosomes are there in humans?
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What term describes chromosomes with the centromere located at the center?
What term describes chromosomes with the centromere located at the center?
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In a karyotype, what is used to identify genetic anomalies related to missing or extra chromosomes?
In a karyotype, what is used to identify genetic anomalies related to missing or extra chromosomes?
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Which type of chromosome has the centromere significantly off-center?
Which type of chromosome has the centromere significantly off-center?
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What is the term for the process where extracellular signals cause changes in gene expression?
What is the term for the process where extracellular signals cause changes in gene expression?
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What are the structures formed by two sister chromatids joined by a common centromere called?
What are the structures formed by two sister chromatids joined by a common centromere called?
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How many human chromosomes are there in total?
How many human chromosomes are there in total?
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Which type of chromosome has the centromere located at the end of the chromosome?
Which type of chromosome has the centromere located at the end of the chromosome?
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Which term is used to describe undifferentiated cells originating from a fetus before developing into specialized somatic cells?
Which term is used to describe undifferentiated cells originating from a fetus before developing into specialized somatic cells?
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What is the main difference between DNA and RNA in terms of their sugar component?
What is the main difference between DNA and RNA in terms of their sugar component?
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Which of the following is NOT a base found in DNA?
Which of the following is NOT a base found in DNA?
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In eukaryotic cells, where is the DNA located?
In eukaryotic cells, where is the DNA located?
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What is the structure of DNA?
What is the structure of DNA?
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Which of the following is a component of a nucleotide in DNA?
Which of the following is a component of a nucleotide in DNA?
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In prokaryotic cells, where is the DNA located?
In prokaryotic cells, where is the DNA located?
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What is the main function of histones in eukaryotic cells?
What is the main function of histones in eukaryotic cells?
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Which base pairs with adenine (A) in DNA?
Which base pairs with adenine (A) in DNA?
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What is the term for using DNA as a template to create messenger RNA (mRNA)?
What is the term for using DNA as a template to create messenger RNA (mRNA)?
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Which type of cells have a fixed structure and function and include liver cells, skin cells, and brain cells?
Which type of cells have a fixed structure and function and include liver cells, skin cells, and brain cells?
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Which of the following components of DNA is composed of a phosphate group, a deoxyribose sugar, and a nitrogen-containing base?
Which of the following components of DNA is composed of a phosphate group, a deoxyribose sugar, and a nitrogen-containing base?
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What is the primary function of DNA in living organisms?
What is the primary function of DNA in living organisms?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the human body?
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the human body?
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What is the term used to describe the process of using DNA as a template to create messenger RNA (mRNA)?
What is the term used to describe the process of using DNA as a template to create messenger RNA (mRNA)?
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Which of the following is an example of a structural protein mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is an example of a structural protein mentioned in the text?
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What is the primary function of the protein myostatin in animals?
What is the primary function of the protein myostatin in animals?
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Which of the following is a component of a nucleotide in DNA?
Which of the following is a component of a nucleotide in DNA?
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What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis in terms of their purpose?
What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis in terms of their purpose?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the human body?
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the human body?
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What is the term used to describe sequences of DNA that delineate where the transcription of a gene begins?
What is the term used to describe sequences of DNA that delineate where the transcription of a gene begins?
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What is the primary function of cell division?
What is the primary function of cell division?
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During which stage of mitosis do the sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell?
During which stage of mitosis do the sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell?
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What is the process called when undifferentiated stem cells become specialized cells with distinct functions?
What is the process called when undifferentiated stem cells become specialized cells with distinct functions?
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Which type of cells have a fixed structure and function, and include liver cells, skin cells, and brain cells?
Which type of cells have a fixed structure and function, and include liver cells, skin cells, and brain cells?
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What is the process that triggers cellular differentiation called?
What is the process that triggers cellular differentiation called?
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What is the reason why somatic cells look and function differently from each other, despite having the same genome?
What is the reason why somatic cells look and function differently from each other, despite having the same genome?
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Which component of DNA is responsible for coding for proteins?
Which component of DNA is responsible for coding for proteins?
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In eukaryotic cells, where are genes located?
In eukaryotic cells, where are genes located?
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What is the term for molecules that can trigger signal transduction and influence gene expression changes in cells?
What is the term for molecules that can trigger signal transduction and influence gene expression changes in cells?
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Which technology uses RNA sequencing to determine which genes are expressed in a cell?
Which technology uses RNA sequencing to determine which genes are expressed in a cell?
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