The process by which the base sequence of all or a portion of a DNA molecule is used to direct the synthesis of an RNA molecule is called ________.

A. reverse transcription
B. transcription
C. replication
D. translation


Answer: B

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A population that is in genetic equilibrium is said to ____

a. have an equal number of homozygotes as heterozygotes for a given trait b. deviate from the Hardy-Weinberg law c. require genetic testing for estimation of allele frequencies d. lose genetic variation with each generation e. have an allele or alleles that remain constant generation to generation

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Ribosomes that are free in the cytosol and those that are bound to the ER membrane have

a. different types of large and small subunits. b. the same types of large and small subunits. c. different types of large subunits but the same small subunits. d. different types of small subunits but the same large subunits.

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