What materials found in the cytoplasm are required for an mRNA transcript to be translated?
A) free amino acids, ribosomal subunits, and tRNA
B) DNA polymerase, free amino acids, and ribosomes
C) ribosomal subunits, tRNA, and codons
D) free amino acids, DNA polymerase, and codons
Answer: A) free amino acids, ribosomal subunits, and tRNA
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Which of the following statements regarding transcription only apply to prokaryotes and not to eukaryotes?
A. A region of the promoter about 30 nucleotides upstream of +1 contains AT-rich base pairs. B. The RNA start site is designated +1. C. A region of the promoter about 10 nucleotides upstream of +1 contains AT-rich base pairs. D. Important sequence elements are frequently found downstream of +1. E. All of the choices given apply to eukaryotes.
In plants, wilting of leaves and stems results from ____
a. hemolysis b. an increase in turgor pressure c. plasmolysis d. a lack of solutes in the cell e. a higher than normal concentration of water in the cell
If damaged DNA is detected and cannot be repaired, which protein can trigger apoptosis?
a. retinoblastoma proteins (Rb) b. cyclin-dependent kinase (Cdk) c. p53 d. p21
How long are active vents thought to last?
a. 30 years b. 25 years c. 20 years d. 15 years