Flashcards

Name the process by which a mRNA strand is built using a DNA sequence as a template.

A) Translation

B) Replication

C)Transcription

C

Dehydration synthesis

2)

What is the probability that a cross betwcen a homozygous dominant female and a heterozygous male will

result in a homozygous dominant child?

R

A) 100%

B) 25%

50%

D) 0%

A()_

allele will mask the effect of another allele.

A) X-linked

B) penetrant

dominant

D) homozygous

What is an example of an anabolic reaction?

A A dipeptide breaking down into two amino acids

B) Glycerol reacting with three fatty acid molecules to yield water and proteins.

2 Many monosaccharides combining to form glycogen.

D) Glycogen breaking down into individual monosaccharides.

A)

Simple squamous epithelium

B)Simple columnar epithelium

C) Simple cuboidal epithelium

D) Stratified squamous epithelium

What type of tissue would be located between the blood and the air in the lungs to allow for gas exchange?

6)

What is the function of tRNA molecules?

A) Repair changes that have occurred in the DNA base sequence.

B)

Contain code for the building of proteins that will function as enzymes.

Carry amino acids to the ribosomes.

Provide energy necessary for the assembly of a new polypeptide chain.

7)

Why are cartilage tissues likely to be slow in healing following an injury?

A ) Cartilage cells are immersed in fluids.

B) Chondrocytes cannot divide.

C) The intercellular material is semisolid.

Chondrocytes do not have direct blood supplies,