A molecule that consists only of carbon and hydrogen atoms is called a _______________.

A. hydrocarbon
B. nucleic acid
C. sugar
D. starch
E. carbon


Answer: A

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What could be a possible consequence if a structural gene's TATA box is mutated?

A. The transcriptional start site may not function properly. B. Transcription may start at a variety of sites. C. Unusable transcripts may be produced. D. The preinitiation complex may form at the wrong site. E. All of the choices are correct.

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Which event occurs during the elongation stage?

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Fertilization resulting in three or more complete haploid chromosome sets is ____

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