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What is the role of RNA polymerase?

A
It creates the DNA strand.
B
It bonds the DNA strand.
C
It helps transcribe the DNA strand.
D
It translates the DNA strand.
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As DNA is replicated, which DNA base pair will bond to cytosine?

A
adenine
B
thymine
C
cytosine
D
guanine
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DNA is a nucleic acid polymer composed of which repeating structural unit?

A
nucleotides
B
phosphate groups
C
ribosomes
D
proteins
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Which change to the chromosome causes Robertsonian translocation?

A
part of the chromosome breaks off, causing missing genes on the chromosome
B
movement of genes on the same chromosome
C
duplication of genes on the same chromosome
D
arms of the chromosome are unproportioned, with extra or missing genetic material
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Which describes something that occurs during translation?

A
A DNA template is used to create an mRNA strand.
B
A tRNA template is used to create a DNA strand.
C
A tRNA template is used to create an mRNA strand.
D
An mRNA template is used to create an amino acid chain.
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If nondisjunction occurs and an individual survives, which disorder can occur?

A
Klinefelter syndrome
B
fragile X syndrome
C
DiGeorge syndrome
D
Robertsonian translocation
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Which of the following incorrectly matches the term with its location?

A
DNA is found in a chromosome.
B
Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of a cell.
C
Genes are located in a nucleotide.
D
Nitrogen bases are located in the central rungs of a DNA ladder.
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A single strand of DNA helix has the code ATAGGC. Which would be the complementary code on the other strand of the helix?

A
AUACCG
B
CGCTTA
C
GCGAAT
D
TATCCG
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Based on scientific research, which statement best describes mutations?

A
Mutations are rare occurrences.
B
Mutations are always harmful.
C
Mutations cannot be inherited.
D
Mutations cannot be acquired.
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Chromosomal mutations can have a variety of effects on individuals. Down syndrome is a disorder that causes problems such as mild to moderate mental retardation and slow or stunted development. A common form of this disorder is the result of a genetic mutation that occurs when there is an extra chromosome 21. Which type of chromosomal mutation causes this form of Down syndrome?

A
nondisjunction
B
inversion
C
deletion
D
insertion
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Ji wants to write an example of a frameshift mutation using the following sentence: THE CAT SAW THE RAT. Which sentence best shows a frameshift mutation?

A
THC ATS AWT HER AT.
B
CAT THE SAW RAT THE.
C
EHT TAC WAS EHT TAR.
D
THE THE CAT SAW THE RAT.
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During which process is mRNA converted into a sequence of amino acids for protein production?

A
transcription
B
translation
C
translocation
D
mRNA synthesis
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The diagram shows one step in the process of protein synthesis.Which step is shown?

Question illustration
A
transpiration
B
translocation
C
transcription
D
translation
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Which term describes a permanent change to a genetic sequence?

A
mutation
B
karyotype
C
mutagen
D
phenotype

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