Mitochondria in eukaryotic cells contain ribosomes that are structurally similar to those found in prokaryotic cells.
a. true
b. false
Ans: a. true
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A) sclera B) cornea C) iris D) choroid E) retina
Which of the following nucleotide sequences could give rise to the amino acid sequence alanine-aspartic acid-glycine? Assume that translation initiation has already occurred.
A. CACCGCCGA B. GCCGACGGC C. GUUAAGAGG D. GAUGGUGCU E. UUUUAAUGG
Why are nuclear localization sequences (NLS) not removed after nuclear proteins are transported to the nucleus?
A. It is too energetically costly for the cell. B. An NLS may be located almost anywhere along the primary sequence of the protein. C. mRNA molecules are synthesized in the nucleus. D. The nuclear envelope breaks down with each cell division.
Which of the following represents a density-independent cause for the extinction of wooly mammoths?
a. human hunting b. reduction of habitat c. climate change d. disease