WACE ATAR Biology Practice Questions - WACE Year 12 ATAR Biology (Units 3 & 4) Exam - WACE ATAR Biology Practice Questions - WACE Year 12 ATAR Biology (Units 3 & 4) Exam

Question 1

Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding and separating the double-stranded DNA helix during replication by breaking hydrogen bonds between complementary base pairs?

DNA helicase DNA polymerase DNA ligase RNA primase

Correct Answer:

DNA helicase

Question 2

During transcription in eukaryotic cells, which molecule is synthesized directly from the DNA template strand in the nucleus?

Transfer RNA (tRNA) Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) Polypeptide chain Pre-mRNA

Correct Answer:

Pre-mRNA

Question 3

Which process during Meiosis I involves the exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes?

Independent assortment Non-disjunction Crossing over (recombination) Cytokinesis

Correct Answer:

Crossing over (recombination)

Question 4

What is the primary function of transfer RNA (tRNA) during translation?

To deliver specific amino acids matching mRNA codons via its anticodon loop To catalyze the formation of mRNA in the nucleus To replicate cellular DNA prior to cell division To degrade damaged proteins within lysosomes

Correct Answer:

To deliver specific amino acids matching mRNA codons via its anticodon loop

Question 5

In Mendelian monohybrid genetics, what phenotypic ratio is expected in the F2 generation from a cross between two heterozygous parents (Aa x Aa)?

1 : 2 : 1 (Dominant : Heterozygous : Recessive) 9 : 3 : 3 : 1 3 : 1 (Dominant : Recessive) 1 : 1 (Dominant : Recessive)

Correct Answer:

3 : 1 (Dominant : Recessive)

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