Question 1

What functional groups are present in all amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A) alkyl group and amino group 
B) carboxylic acid and amino group 
C) alcohol and carboxylic acid 
D) alcohol and amino group 
A) alkyl group and amino group 
B) carboxylic acid and amino group 
C) alcohol and carboxylic acid 
D) alcohol and amino group

Question 2

The level of protein structure directly determined by the sequence of nucleotides on DNA is

Accepted Answer

A) primary 
B) secondary 
C) tertiary 
D) double helix 
A) primary 
B) secondary 
C) tertiary 
D) double helix

Question 3

What is meant by the term,recombinant DNA?

Accepted Answer

A) incorporating pieces of DNA from one organism into the cell of another organism 
B) getting recombination to happen within a cell,with nothing new added 
C) transcribing DNA into RNA 
D) mixing DNA within one organism 
A) incorporating pieces of DNA from one organism into the cell of another organism 
B) getting recombination to happen within a cell,with nothing new added 
C) transcribing DNA into RNA 
D) mixing DNA within one organism

Question 4

The level of protein structure that involves interactions between atoms in the amino acid R groups is

Accepted Answer

A) primary. 
B) secondary. 
C) tertiary. 
D) double helix. 
A) primary. 
B) secondary. 
C) tertiary. 
D) double helix.

Question 5

What elements are found in a protein sequence other than carbon and hydrogen?

Accepted Answer

A) oxygen and nitrogen 
B) sulfur and oxygen 
C) sulfur and phosphorus 
D) phosphorus and nitrogen 
A) oxygen and nitrogen 
B) sulfur and oxygen 
C) sulfur and phosphorus 
D) phosphorus and nitrogen

Question 6

Which of the following is not a concern of opponents of genetically modified foods?

Accepted Answer

A) "Natural" plants could be changed forever. 
B) Health problems could develop in animals. 
C) GM food could end up in the human food chain. 
D) The research in this area is flaweD. 
A) "Natural" plants could be changed forever. 
B) Health problems could develop in animals. 
C) GM food could end up in the human food chain. 
D) The research in this area is flaweD.

Question 7

Sickle cell anemia
I.is caused by mutation in the human gene that codes for a protein expressed in the red blood cells.
II.is a genetic disease,inheritable from one's parents.
III.can cause red blood cells to become sickle shaped.
IV.can clog organs,reducing their blood supplies.

Accepted Answer

A) I and II only 
B) I and III only 
C) I,II,and III only 
D) I,II,III,and IV 
A) I and II only 
B) I and III only 
C) I,II,and III only 
D) I,II,III,and IV

Question 8

Replication relates to the synthesis of

Accepted Answer

A) RNA from DNA. 
B) RNA from RNA. 
C) DNA from DNA. 
D) DNA from RNA. 
A) RNA from DNA. 
B) RNA from RNA. 
C) DNA from DNA. 
D) DNA from RNA.

Question 9

If the adenine (A)content of DNA is 33%,what is its guanine (G)content?

Accepted Answer

A) 33% 
B) 17% 
C) 50% 
D) 22% 
A) 33% 
B) 17% 
C) 50% 
D) 22%

Question 10

Identify the base sequence that is complementary to the following DNA sequence:
TTAAGGCC

Accepted Answer

A) AATTCCGG 
B) GGCCAATT 
C) AATTGGCC 
D) TTAACCGG 
A) AATTCCGG 
B) GGCCAATT 
C) AATTGGCC 
D) TTAACCGG

Question 11

Transcription is the process by which

Accepted Answer

A) copies of DNA are made. 
B) RNA is copied from DNA. 
C) an RNA template is used to assemble amino acids into a protein. 
D) substrates are converted into products. 
A) copies of DNA are made. 
B) RNA is copied from DNA. 
C) an RNA template is used to assemble amino acids into a protein. 
D) substrates are converted into products.

Question 12

Engineered biomolecules
I.are not possible at this point in time.
II.can be made by recombinant DNA technology.
III.could include enzymes that are better designed for functions than their naturally occurring counterparts.
IV.could include modified hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) I only 
B) I and III only 
C) II and IV only 
D) II,III,and IV only 
A) I only 
B) I and III only 
C) II and IV only 
D) II,III,and IV only

Question 13

Small changes in ___________ protein structure may lead to big changes in ________ protein structure.

Accepted Answer

A) secondary;tertiary 
B) primary;secondary 
C) primary;tertiary 
D) tertiary;secondary 
A) secondary;tertiary 
B) primary;secondary 
C) primary;tertiary 
D) tertiary;secondary

Question 14

Which is/are concerns about genetically modified food crops
I.GM plants will spread into the wild
II.GM crops threaten the natural balance.
III.Use of genetically engineered crops will force pests to evolve
IV.GM crops may stop producing food because of damage to their genes.

Accepted Answer

A) I and II only 
B) I and IV only 
C) I,II,and III only 
D) I,II,III,and IV 
A) I and II only 
B) I and IV only 
C) I,II,and III only 
D) I,II,III,and IV

Question 15

Recombinant insulin
I.is helpful in the treatment of diabetes in humans.
II.controls the levels of glucose in the blood.
III.can be produced in the bacterium,

Accepted Answer

A) I only 
B) II and III only 
C) I and II only 
D) I,II,and III 
E) coli. 
A) I only 
B) II and III only 
C) I and II only 
D) I,II,and III 
E) coli.

Question 16

The bases in DNA are attached by covalent bonds to a

Accepted Answer

A) sugar. 
B) complementary base. 
C) protein. 
D) phosphate. 
A) sugar. 
B) complementary base. 
C) protein. 
D) phosphate.

Question 17

Translation is the process by which

Accepted Answer

A) copies of DNA are made. 
B) RNA is copied from DNA. 
C) an RNA template is used to assemble amino acids into a protein. 
D) substrates are converted into products. 
A) copies of DNA are made. 
B) RNA is copied from DNA. 
C) an RNA template is used to assemble amino acids into a protein. 
D) substrates are converted into products.

Question 18

DNA has four different bases.Which of the following are other structural characteristics of DNA?
I.The bases are attached to the phosphate groups.
II.The bases are attached to the sugar molecule,deoxyribose.
III.The bases A and T are complementary,and C and G are complementary.
IV.The bases A and C are complementary,and T and G are complementary.

Accepted Answer

A) I and III 
B) II and III 
C) I and IV 
D) II and IV 
A) I and III 
B) II and III 
C) I and IV 
D) II and IV

Question 19

A codon is three

Accepted Answer

A) bases in DNA. 
B) bases in RNA. 
C) sugars in DNA. 
D) sugar-phosphates. 
A) bases in DNA. 
B) bases in RNA. 
C) sugars in DNA. 
D) sugar-phosphates.

Question 20

Deoxyribose is the ______ in DNA.

Accepted Answer

A) ribonucleotide 
B) deoxyribonucleotide 
C) sugar 
D) phosphate 
A) ribonucleotide 
B) deoxyribonucleotide 
C) sugar 
D) phosphate

What functional groups are present in all amino acids?

The level of protein structure directly determined by the sequence of nucleotides on DNA is

What is meant by the term,recombinant DNA?

The level of protein structure that involves interactions between atoms in the amino acid R groups is

What elements are found in a protein sequence other than carbon and hydrogen?

Which of the following is not a concern of opponents of genetically modified foods?

Sickle cell anemia I.is caused by mutation in the human gene that codes for a protein expressed in the red blood cells. II.is a genetic disease,inheritable from one's parents. III.can cause red blood cells to become sickle shaped. IV.can clog organs,reducing their blood supplies.

Replication relates to the synthesis of

If the adenine (A)content of DNA is 33%,what is its guanine (G)content?

Identify the base sequence that is complementary to the following DNA sequence: TTAAGGCC

Transcription is the process by which

Engineered biomolecules I.are not possible at this point in time. II.can be made by recombinant DNA technology. III.could include enzymes that are better designed for functions than their naturally occurring counterparts. IV.could include modified hormones.

Small changes in ___ protein structure may lead to big changes in protein structure.

Which is/are concerns about genetically modified food crops I.GM plants will spread into the wild II.GM crops threaten the natural balance. III.Use of genetically engineered crops will force pests to evolve IV.GM crops may stop producing food because of damage to their genes.

Recombinant insulin I.is helpful in the treatment of diabetes in humans. II.controls the levels of glucose in the blood. III.can be produced in the bacterium,

The bases in DNA are attached by covalent bonds to a

Translation is the process by which

A codon is three

Deoxyribose is the ______ in DNA.

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What functional groups are present in all amino acids?

The level of protein structure directly determined by the sequence of nucleotides on DNA is

What is meant by the term,recombinant DNA?

The level of protein structure that involves interactions between atoms in the amino acid R groups is

What elements are found in a protein sequence other than carbon and hydrogen?

Which of the following is not a concern of opponents of genetically modified foods?

Sickle cell anemia I.is caused by mutation in the human gene that codes for a protein expressed in the red blood cells. II.is a genetic disease,inheritable from one's parents. III.can cause red blood cells to become sickle shaped. IV.can clog organs,reducing their blood supplies.

Replication relates to the synthesis of

If the adenine (A)content of DNA is 33%,what is its guanine (G)content?

Identify the base sequence that is complementary to the following DNA sequence: TTAAGGCC

Transcription is the process by which

Engineered biomolecules I.are not possible at this point in time. II.can be made by recombinant DNA technology. III.could include enzymes that are better designed for functions than their naturally occurring counterparts. IV.could include modified hormones.

Small changes in ___________ protein structure may lead to big changes in ________ protein structure.

Which is/are concerns about genetically modified food crops I.GM plants will spread into the wild II.GM crops threaten the natural balance. III.Use of genetically engineered crops will force pests to evolve IV.GM crops may stop producing food because of damage to their genes.

Recombinant insulin I.is helpful in the treatment of diabetes in humans. II.controls the levels of glucose in the blood. III.can be produced in the bacterium,

The bases in DNA are attached by covalent bonds to a

Translation is the process by which

A codon is three

Deoxyribose is the ______ in DNA.

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Protecting the Ozone Layer

The Chemistry of Global Climate Change

Energy From Combustion

Water for Life

Neutralizing the Threat of Acid Rain

The Fires of Nuclear Fission

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Manipulating Molecules and Designing Drugs

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Small changes in ___ protein structure may lead to big changes in protein structure.