What compound served to contain interacting organic molecules within a protocell?

a. RNA
b. DNA
c. lipids
d. single amino acids
e. amino acid polymers


c

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a. energy is released b. ATP is produced c. glucose is produced d. cellular work decreases

e. metabolism decreases

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Successful insertion of a DNA fragment into the polylinker region of pBluescript II is detected by

A) production of the enzyme ?-galactosidase. B) absence of the enzyme ?-galactosidase. C) the increased size of the plasmid. D) autoradiography. E) None of these

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Most liquids become less dense upon solidification, but water is different in that it becomes denser when it solidifies

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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How are X rays used in the technique of X-ray diffraction?

A) The scattering of X rays by a purified form of a molecule reveals its structure. B) Cells are broken open to release chromosomes by being bombarded with X rays. C) DNA strands are separated by X-ray energy, revealing the order of bases. D) The X rays are used to mutate DNA to determine the location of genes. E) Enzymes are destroyed by X rays, revealing the order of steps in metabolism.

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