Battle of Knowledge
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True or False
Multiple Choice
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Lightening
Round
True or False
Questions 1
mRNA codons are read in ribosomes.
True
False
True or False
Question 2
The central dogma states that genetic
information flows from DNA to RNA to
Proteins.
True
False
True or False
Question 3
The sex of a human baby is initially
determined by DNA
in the sperm.
.
True
False
True or False
Question 4
Organisms that are genetically identical
are the result of meiotic division.
True
False
True or False
Question 5
A gene mutation may be
transmitted to offspring if the
mutation occurs within an egg cell.
True
False
True or False
Question 6
During the S-stage of the cell cycle,
the DNA is transcribed.
True
False
True or False
Question 7
Substances known to produce or promote
cancer are known as tumors.
True
False
True or False
Question 8
Watson and Crick developed the double
helix model for DNA.
True
False
True or False
Question 9
The complimentary base for A is T and
for C is G.
True
False
True or False
Question 10
There are three amino acids coded
for in the following sequence:
CGUUUGCGACCC
True
False
True or False
Question 11
Proteins are built in the nucleus.
True
False
True or False
Question 12
The uncontrolled division of abnormal
cells may result in cancer.
True
False
True or False
Question 13
During transcription, a molecule of
tRNA is built based on the DNA
sequence.
True
False
True or False
Question 14
Ribosomes are the site of translation.
True
False
True or False
Question 15
AUG is the mRNA sequence for TAC
in DNA.
True
False
True or False
Question 16
A codon is a three nucleotide
sequence that codes for a particular
amino acid.
True
False
True or False
Question 17
Replication is the process of making
an exact copy of DNA.
True
False
True or False
Question 18
The products of respiration are
carbon dioxide and water.
True
False
True or False
Question 19
The products of photosynthesis are
carbon dioxide and water.
True
False
True or False
Question 20
An example of a gamete is a zygote.
True
False
True or False
Question 21
Meiosis results in haploid cells.
True
False
True or False
Question 22
The formula for glucose is C6H13O6.
True
False
True or False
Question 23
The fusion of haploid gametes is
called fertilization.
True
False
True or False
Question 24
All of the genetic material that makes
up an organism is called its phenotype.
True
False
True or False
Question 25
In osmosis, water molecules from
high concentration to low
concentration.
True
False
Multiple Choice
Question 1
The eukaryotic cell membrane is made of a
double layer of ________.
A.) fatty acids
B.) glucose molecules
C.) phospholipids
D.) amino acids
Multiple Choice
Question 2
A student records his temperature at 3am
and 3pm each day for 30 days. He notices
a trend in his temperature and offers an
explanation. His explanation is known as:
A.) an observation
B.) the hypothesis
C.) a limitation
D.) raw data
Multiple Choice
Question 3
During DNA replication ___________
unwinds and separates the two strands
of nucleotides.
A.) mRNA
B.) ribosome
C.) DNA polymerase
D.) DNA helicase
Multiple Choice
Question 4
The organelle that is bigger in the
plant cell than in the animal cell and
stores waste products, water, and
enzymes is:
A.) lysosome
B.) ribosome
C.) vacuole
D.) ER
Multiple Choice
Question 5
Which structure includes all the
others?
A.) chromosomes
B.) nucleolus
C.) nucleus
D.) genes
Multiple Choice
Question 6
What is the main job of DNA
polymerase?
A.) add energy
B.) unzip DNA
C.) add complimentary
nucleotides
D.) turn on the operon
Multiple Choice
Question 7
The way we can compare an experimental
result is by using a ________.
A.) control group
B.) experimental group
C.) competitive group
D.) biohazard group
Multiple Choice
Question 8
The diagram below represents a chromosome.
Letters A and B indicate structures known as:
A.) centriole & chromosome
B.) stamin & pistil
C.) chromatid & centromere
D.) spindle & cell plate
Multiple Choice
Question 9
___________ is cellular division that
results the two genetically identical
daughter cells.
A.) meiosis
B.) mitosis
C.) cytokinesis
D.) none of the above
Multiple Choice
Question 10
Protein synthesis begins in the….
A.) tRNA
B.) ribosome
C.) mRNA
D.) nucleus
Multiple Choice
Question 11
Which process is best illustrated by the
diagram?
A.) respiration
B.) transpiration
C.) photosynthesis
D.) hydrolysis
Multiple Choice
Question 12
Meiosis in multicellular organisms results in
the production of which types of cells?
A.) diploid gametes
C.) diploid somatic cells
B.) haploid gametes
D.) haploid somatic cells
Multiple Choice
Question 13
Plants store carbohydrates in the form of:
A.) fatty acids
B.) amino acids
C.) starch
D.) nucleic acids
Multiple Choice
Question 14
The tRNA has an anticodon and also
carries a/an ________________.
A.) codon
B.) nucleotide
C.) amino acid
D.) rRNA
Multiple Choice
Question 15
The monomer of DNA containing a
sugar, phosphate and nitrogen base is
called a(n) _____________.
A.) amino acid
B.) fatty acid
C.) nucleotide
D.) monosaccaride
Multiple Choice
Question 16
In RNA molecules, the base thymine is
replaced by __________.
A.) adenine
B.) guanine
C.) cytosine
D.) uracil
Multiple Choice
Question 17
Homologous chromosomes exchange
genetic material in meiosis during
______________.
A.) division
B.) mitosis
C.) crossing over
D.) none of the above
Multiple Choice
Question 18
Which of these represents the
chromosomes of a normal human female?
A.) 44 + XX
B.) 46 + XX
C.) 44 + XY
D.) 46 + XY
Multiple Choice
Question 19
Double helix, long strand, with deoxyribose
is the description of
A.) tRNA
B.) RNA
C.) mRNA
D.) DNA
Multiple Choice
Question 20
During translation, __________ are
synthesized in the ribosome.
A.) mRNA molecules
B.) amino acids
C.) proteins
D.) DNA molecules
Multiple Choice
Question 21
The organelle used for respiration in both
plant an animal cells is the
A.) nucleus
B.) ribosome
C.) chloroplast
D.) mitochondria
Multiple Choice
Question 22
The chemical reaction that results in the
release of glucose and oxygen is known
as
A.) photosynthesis
B.) respiration
C.) DNA replication
D.) protein synthesis
Multiple Choice
Question 23
Meiosis consists of ______ division(s) to
produce four gametes.
A.) one
B.) three
C.) four
D.) two
Multiple Choice
Question 24
Single celled organisms can use _______
for reproduction.
A.) meiosis
B.) translation
C.) transcription
D.) mitosis
Multiple Choice
Question 25
The first step in making a karyotype for a
fetus is__________.
A.) amniocentesis
B.) ultrasound
C.) blood test
D.) none of the above