The complete set of genetic material of an organism

A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building a specific protein or RNA molecule

A segment of RNA that contains the instructions for building a specific protein

A small, circular, double-stranded DNA molecule that can replicate independently in a host cell.

A genetic disorder caused by chromosomal abnormalities.

A protein found in the cell membrane.

A type of single-stranded RNA virus.

A specialized cell division process.

A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building a functional molecule, typically a protein.

Lecture 5, Part A | Quizalize

127 questions

What is a bacteriophage?

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Which of the following best describes the structure of a bacteriophage?

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How does a bacteriophage replicate within a bacterial host?

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How do bacteriophages specifically target bacteria?

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What is the purpose of the Hershey and Chase experiment?

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What were the two components used in the Hershey and Chase experiment?

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What was the key observation made in the Hershey and Chase experiment?

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What conclusion did the Hershey and Chase experiment provide regarding the genetic material of bacteriophages?

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In the Hershey and Chase experiment, what was the purpose of using radioisotopes?

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Which of the following scientists is known for discovering the full 3D structure of DNA?

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What technique did Rosalind Franklin use to study the structure of coal and carbon?

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Who were the scientists credited with the discovery of the structure of DNA?

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What did Marie Curie discover?

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What is the role of a plasmid in bacterial genetics?

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What is a plasmid in bacterial genetics?

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What is the role of the bacterial gene rRNA?

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What is a genome?

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What is a gene?

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What is the main function of RNA in the genome?

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What is DNA replication?

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Which organism has the largest known genome?

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Where is the nucleoid region located in a cell?

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Which of the following describes the nucleoid region?

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Which type of cells have a nucleoid region?

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Where is the nucleoid region located within a prokaryotic cell?

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What is a plasmid?

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What is the process by which plasmids can be transferred between bacteria?

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What is a plasmid resistance factor?

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How do plasmid resistance factors contribute to antibiotic resistance?

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What is the mechanism of transfer for plasmid resistance factors between bacteria?

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What is a gene?

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What is a mutation in the context of genetics?

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What is the function of the ribosome in protein synthesis?

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What is the function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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What is the function of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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Which type of plasmid can transfer genetic material between different species of bacteria?

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Which type of plasmid is more commonly found in bacteria that cause severe human infections?

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Which type of plasmid is more resistant to antibiotics?

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What are bacterocins?

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Which of the following statements about bacterocins is true?

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How do bacterocins kill target bacteria?

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What is the full form of DNA?

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What is the primary function of DNA in living organisms?

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Which nitrogenous bases are found in DNA?

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What is the structure of DNA?

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Which organelle is responsible for housing DNA in eukaryotic cells?

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What is the function of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

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What is the process by which DNA is copied called?

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Which enzyme is responsible for making RNA from a DNA template?

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What is the primary function of messenger RNA (mRNA)?

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What is the role of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in protein synthesis?

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Which of the following is not a type of RNA?

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What is the structure of RNA?

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Binary fission is a type of reproduction observed in which of the following?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of binary fission?

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During binary fission, what is the role of cell elongation?

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What is the role of the cell membrane in binary fission?

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What is the purpose of the originosome in binary fission?

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During binary fission, which enzyme is responsible for elongation (matching new nitrogenous base)?

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Which process involves the separation of two strands of DNA during binary fission?

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What is the purpose of DNA polymerase during binary fission?

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Which enzyme is responsible for proofreading and correcting errors during DNA replication?

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What is the function of DNA polymerase I during DNA replication?

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Which direction does DNA replication occur?

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Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing a new DNA strand in the 5' to 3' direction during DNA replication?

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What is the role of the leading strand during DNA replication?

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Which process of DNA replication involves the binding of RNA primers to the DNA template?

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Which process marks the beginning of DNA replication?

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Which process brings DNA replication to a stop?

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In the process of DNA replication, which of the following describes the semi-conservative nature of DNA?

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Which enzyme is responsible for sealing the nicks or gaps in the DNA backbone caused by the presence of DNA polymerase III during DNA replication?

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What is the structure of a purine?

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Which of the following is a purine base?

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Which of the following is a pyrimidine base?

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Which of the following bases is found in RNA but not in DNA?

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Which of the following is NOT a pyrimidine base?

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Which of the following is NOT a purine?

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Which of the following correctly defines a pyrimidine?

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In DNA replication, which strand is synthesized continuously?

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Which strand is synthesized discontinuously in short fragments?

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Which strand is synthesized in the opposite direction of the replication fork?

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Which strand serves as the template for DNA synthesis?

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Which strand is synthesized in the 5' to 3' direction?

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What are Okazaki fragments?

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What enzyme is responsible for joining Okazaki fragments together?

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What is the main purpose of anabolic reactions?

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Which of the following is an example of an anabolic reaction?

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What is the primary structure of a protein?

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How many different amino acids are there in total?

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How many possible amino acids are proteins made up of?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the body?

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What is the process called when a protein loses its structure and function due to extreme heat or pH?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of protein structure?

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Which process is responsible for converting DNA into RNA?

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Which process is responsible for converting RNA into proteins?

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Which molecule carries amino acids to the ribosomes during protein synthesis?

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What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

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What is DNA transcription?

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What is DNA translation?

101

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Which molecule carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome during DNA translation?

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What is the role of transfer RNA (tRNA) in DNA translation?

103

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What is the role of ribosomes in DNA translation?

104

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What is a codon?

105

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What is the start codon in DNA translation?

106

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What is the product of DNA translation?

107

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What is the role of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in DNA translation?

108

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What is the role of the stop codon in DNA translation?

109

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Which of the following is true about codons (3 nucleotide base)?

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Which of the following is the correct pairing between anticodon and codon?

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What is the function of an anticodon in protein synthesis?

112

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Which of the following is true about the anticodon?

113

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What is the role of codons in protein synthesis?

114

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Which of the following is the complementary anticodon for the codon 'CCG'?

115

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Which amino acid does the codon 'AUG' code for?

116

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Which amino acid does the codon 'UAA' code for?

117

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Which amino acid does the codon 'CAA' code for?

118

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Which codon codes for the amino acid Valine?

119

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Which codon codes for the amino acid Serine?

120

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What is degenerate code?

121

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What is the function of Guanosine triphosphate (GTP) in DNA translation?

122

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What is a polyribosome?

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Where are polyribosomes typically found?

124

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What is the function of polyribosomes?

125

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How are polyribosomes formed?

126

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What is the main function of polyribosomes in protein synthesis?

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