Question 1
Which process produces four genetically different haploid cells from one diploid cell?
Correct Answer:
Meiosis
Question 2
During DNA replication, the enzyme that joins free nucleotides to the growing strand by reading the template in the 3' to 5' direction is:
Correct Answer:
DNA polymerase
Question 3
A section of DNA template strand reads 3'-TAC GGA-5'. What is the sequence of the mRNA transcribed from it?
Correct Answer:
5'-AUG CCU-3'
Question 4
Where in a eukaryotic cell does translation (polypeptide synthesis from mRNA) occur?
Correct Answer:
At the ribosomes
Question 5
In pea plants, tall (T) is dominant to short (t). Two heterozygous tall plants (Tt) are crossed. What proportion of offspring are expected to be short?
Correct Answer:
1 in 4
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