Why is the nuclear envelope important?

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The nuclear envelop encloses the cell's genetic material—its one and only copy of DNA — and keeps it safe from metabolic processes that might damage it. Isolated in its own compartment, the DNA stays separated from the bustling activity of the cytoplasm.

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Which of the following is NOT synthesized from a DNA template?

A) messenger RNA B) amino acids C) tRNA D) ribosomal RNA

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How many different codons are part of the genetic code?

a. 4 b. 16 c. 32 d. 64 e. 128

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Which portion of the swallowing process is voluntary?

a. movement of the tongue b. muscle contractions that push the bolus into the pharynx c. depression of the epiglottis d. peristalsis of the esophagus e. stretching of vocal cords

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The reactions of photosynthesis take place in the ________ of prokaryotes

A) thylakoids B) cytoplasm C) nucleoid D) cristae E) outer membrane

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