Compare and contrast the three major RNA molecules involved in translation
What will be an ideal response?
mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA are all single-stranded RNA molecules transcribed from DNA that play distinct roles in the translation process. mRNA carries information from the DNA molecule for the sequence of amino acids for the polypeptide. tRNA carries the amino acids that correspond to specific codon units (on the mRNA via its anticodon). rRNA molecules are important subunits of the ribosome, which is the site of translation.
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Which of the following is a benefit of reconstructing evolutionary history from living organisms?
A. A range of features can be used to generate phylogenetic hypotheses. B. The time dimension of speciation events can be calculated with greater certainty. C. Evolutionary links running through extinct species can be inferred easily. D. The environmental context is more easily observable. E. None of the answer options is correct.
HIV has an RNA genome that is converted to DNA when infecting a human immune cell. This type of virus is called a ________.
A. retrovirus B. bacteriophage C. reverse transcriptase D. prion
The “Adam’s apple” is located in the ____
a. Glottis b. Pharynx c. Trachea
d. Larynx e. Bronchus
If a test tube of whole blood is subjected to centrifugation, the cells will be packed in the bottom of the
tube and the fluid above it will be designated a. water. b. serum. c. lymph. d. interstitial fluid. e. plasma.