Question 1

What is the base sequence of an mRNA molecule produced using a gene with the base sequence T-T-A-C-G-A?

Accepted Answer

A)  A-A-U-G-C-U 
B)  A-A-T-G-C-T 
C)  T-T-A-C-G-A 
D)  U-U-T-G-C-T 
E)  A-G-C-A-T-T 
A)  A-A-U-G-C-U 
B)  A-A-T-G-C-T 
C)  T-T-A-C-G-A 
D)  U-U-T-G-C-T 
E)  A-G-C-A-T-T

Question 2

Of the 32 molecules of ATP generated in one round of the reactions of cellular respiration, only two come from glycolysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What phase of protein synthesis involves the copying of information from DNA into RNA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Translation 
B)  Transcription 
C)  Replication 
D)  Deamination 
A)  Translation 
B)  Transcription 
C)  Replication 
D)  Deamination

Question 4

What compound combines with a 4-carbon oxaloacetic acid molecule to begin the citric acid cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  ATP 
B)  Acetyl CoA 
C)  Pyruvic acid 
D)  Glucose 
E)  Carbon dioxide 
A)  ATP 
B)  Acetyl CoA 
C)  Pyruvic acid 
D)  Glucose 
E)  Carbon dioxide

Question 5

An ATP molecule that has given up its terminal phosphate in order to provide energy for the cell becomes what molecule?

Accepted Answer

A)  AMP 
B)  Cyclic AMP 
C)  Glucose 
D)  ADP 
E)  Activated ATP 
A)  AMP 
B)  Cyclic AMP 
C)  Glucose 
D)  ADP 
E)  Activated ATP

Question 6

Of the human genome, about __________ percent encodes protein.

Accepted Answer

A)  1.5 
B)  10 
C)  33.3 
D)  50 
E)  98 
A)  1.5 
B)  10 
C)  33.3 
D)  50 
E)  98

Question 7

What are the DNA segments called that encode for proteins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nitrogenous bases 
B)  Genomes 
C)  Amino acids 
D)  Genes 
E)  Nucleotides 
A)  Nitrogenous bases 
B)  Genomes 
C)  Amino acids 
D)  Genes 
E)  Nucleotides

Question 8

Describe anabolism.

Accepted Answer

A)  The building of larger molecules from smaller ones 
B)  The total of all chemical processes occurring in cells 
C)  The processes that decompose structures within cells 
D)  The breakdown of larger molecules into smaller ones 
E)  The transport of proteins through the cell membrane 
A)  The building of larger molecules from smaller ones 
B)  The total of all chemical processes occurring in cells 
C)  The processes that decompose structures within cells 
D)  The breakdown of larger molecules into smaller ones 
E)  The transport of proteins through the cell membrane

Question 9

A piece of bread held in the mouth begins to taste sweet as large carbohydrate molecules are broken down into smaller sugars. This is an example of what type of chemical reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cellular respiration 
B)  Dehydration synthesis 
C)  Catabolism 
D)  DNA replication 
E)  Hydrolysis 
A)  Cellular respiration 
B)  Dehydration synthesis 
C)  Catabolism 
D)  DNA replication 
E)  Hydrolysis

Question 10

A codon is a series of three nucleotides within an mRNA molecule that corresponds to a particular amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In what cellular location do the reactions of aerobic respiration occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  In mitochondria 
B)  In the nucleus 
C)  In the Golgi apparatus 
D)  In lysosomes 
E)  In the cytoplasm 
A)  In mitochondria 
B)  In the nucleus 
C)  In the Golgi apparatus 
D)  In lysosomes 
E)  In the cytoplasm

Question 12

What is an example of catabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Converting hydrogen and hydroxyl ions into water 
B)  Converting glycogen into glucose molecules 
C)  Converting amino acids into proteins 
D)  Converting fatty acids and glycerol into triglyceride molecules 
A)  Converting hydrogen and hydroxyl ions into water 
B)  Converting glycogen into glucose molecules 
C)  Converting amino acids into proteins 
D)  Converting fatty acids and glycerol into triglyceride molecules

Question 13

The process of translation involves the assembly of an amino acid chain according to the sequence of base triplets in a transfer RNA molecule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What type of reaction results in the release of a water molecule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hydrolysis 
B)  Dehydration synthesis 
A)  Hydrolysis 
B)  Dehydration synthesis

Question 15

Codon production depends on what "information"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Base sequence on DNA molecule 
B)  Base sequence of anticodon 
C)  Amino acid sequence of ribosome binding site 
D)  Amino acid sequence of RNA polymerase 
A)  Base sequence on DNA molecule 
B)  Base sequence of anticodon 
C)  Amino acid sequence of ribosome binding site 
D)  Amino acid sequence of RNA polymerase

Question 16

Anticodon sequences are found in transfer RNA molecules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which molecule contains the most chemical energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adenosine triphosphate 
B)  Adenosine diphosphate 
A)  Adenosine triphosphate 
B)  Adenosine diphosphate

Question 18

Enzymes are nucleic acidsthat catalyze specific chemical reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Compare translation and transcription. Which process results in the production of mRNA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Translation 
B)  Transcription 
A)  Translation 
B)  Transcription

Question 20

Which statement describes a DNA molecule?

Accepted Answer

A)  A triple helix 
B)  Chains of nucleotides 
C)  Single-stranded molecule 
D)  Made up of RNA 
E)  Chains of amino acids 
A)  A triple helix 
B)  Chains of nucleotides 
C)  Single-stranded molecule 
D)  Made up of RNA 
E)  Chains of amino acids

What is the base sequence of an mRNA molecule produced using a gene with the base sequence T-T-A-C-G-A?

Of the 32 molecules of ATP generated in one round of the reactions of cellular respiration, only two come from glycolysis.

What phase of protein synthesis involves the copying of information from DNA into RNA?

What compound combines with a 4-carbon oxaloacetic acid molecule to begin the citric acid cycle?

An ATP molecule that has given up its terminal phosphate in order to provide energy for the cell becomes what molecule?

Of the human genome, about __________ percent encodes protein.

What are the DNA segments called that encode for proteins?

Describe anabolism.

A piece of bread held in the mouth begins to taste sweet as large carbohydrate molecules are broken down into smaller sugars. This is an example of what type of chemical reaction?

A codon is a series of three nucleotides within an mRNA molecule that corresponds to a particular amino acid.

In what cellular location do the reactions of aerobic respiration occur?

What is an example of catabolism?

The process of translation involves the assembly of an amino acid chain according to the sequence of base triplets in a transfer RNA molecule.

What type of reaction results in the release of a water molecule?

Codon production depends on what "information"?

Anticodon sequences are found in transfer RNA molecules.

Which molecule contains the most chemical energy?

Enzymes are nucleic acidsthat catalyze specific chemical reactions.

Compare translation and transcription. Which process results in the production of mRNA?

Which statement describes a DNA molecule?

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Exam 4: Cellular Metabolism

What is the base sequence of an mRNA molecule produced using a gene with the base sequence T-T-A-C-G-A?

Of the 32 molecules of ATP generated in one round of the reactions of cellular respiration, only two come from glycolysis.

What phase of protein synthesis involves the copying of information from DNA into RNA?

What compound combines with a 4-carbon oxaloacetic acid molecule to begin the citric acid cycle?

An ATP molecule that has given up its terminal phosphate in order to provide energy for the cell becomes what molecule?

Of the human genome, about __________ percent encodes protein.

What are the DNA segments called that encode for proteins?

Describe anabolism.

A piece of bread held in the mouth begins to taste sweet as large carbohydrate molecules are broken down into smaller sugars. This is an example of what type of chemical reaction?

A codon is a series of three nucleotides within an mRNA molecule that corresponds to a particular amino acid.

In what cellular location do the reactions of aerobic respiration occur?

What is an example of catabolism?

The process of translation involves the assembly of an amino acid chain according to the sequence of base triplets in a transfer RNA molecule.

What type of reaction results in the release of a water molecule?

Codon production depends on what "information"?

Anticodon sequences are found in transfer RNA molecules.

Which molecule contains the most chemical energy?

Enzymes are nucleic acidsthat catalyze specific chemical reactions.

Compare translation and transcription. Which process results in the production of mRNA?

Which statement describes a DNA molecule?

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Basis of Life

Cells

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Pregnancy, Growth, Development, and Genetics

Nervous System

The Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Digestion and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

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