Question 1

The "one gene- one polypeptide" theory states that

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A)  the function of each polypeptide is to regulate the synthesis of each corresponding gene.
B)  the synthesis of each gene is catalyzed by one specific enzyme.
C)  the function of an individual gene is to dictate the production of a specific polypeptide.
D)  the synthesis of each enzyme is catalyzed by one specific gene.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following occurs when RNA polymerase attaches to the promoter DNA?

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A)  initiation of a new polypeptide chain
B)  elongation of the growing RNA molecule
C)  termination of the RNA molecule
D)  initiation of a new RNA moleculeE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Conjugation between a bacterium that lacks an F factor (F- ) and a bacterium that has an F factor on its chromosome (F+) could produce which of the following results?

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A)  The F+ bacterium ends up with a recombinant chromosome that carries some genes from the F- bacterium,and the F- bacterium ends up with a chromosome that lacks those genes.
B)  The F- bacterium ends up with a recombinant chromosome that carries some genes from the F+ bacterium,and the F+ bacterium ends up with an unaltered chromosome.
C)  The F- bacterium ends up carrying one or more plasmids from the F+ bacterium; the F+ bacterium is unchanged.
D)  The F+ bacterium ends up with a recombinant chromosome that carries some genes from the F- bacterium,and the F- bacterium ends up with an unaltered chromosome.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following statements about herpesviruses is false?

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A)  Herpesviruses acquire their envelopes from the host cell nuclear membrane.
B)  Herpesviruses reproduce inside the host cell's mitochondria.
C)  Herpesviruses may remain latent for long periods of time while inside the host cell nucleus.
D)  Herpesviruses may cause cold sores or genital sores to appear during times of physical or emotional stress.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

What nucleotide sequence would be found on the partner DNA strand of the strand shown?

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A)  ACTGT
B)  TGACA
C)  UGAGA
D)  TGUGUE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following enzymes catalyzes the elongation of a new DNA strand?

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A)  DNA polymerase
B)  single- stranded binding protein
C)  ligase
D)  helicaseE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following enzymes does HIV use to synthesize DNA on an RNA template?

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A)  ligase
B)  reverse transcriptase
C)  DNA convertase
D)  RNA polymeraseE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following statements is false?

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A)  During polypeptide initiation,an mRNA,the first amino acid attached to its tRNA,and the two subunits of a ribosome are brought together.
B)  During the first step of initiation,an mRNA molecule binds to a small ribosomal subunit.
C)  An mRNA molecule transcribed from DNA is shorter than the genetic message it carries.
D)  Translation consists of initiation,elongation,and termination.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

The shape of a DNA molecule is most like

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A)  a twisted rope ladder.
B)  beads on a string.
C)  a ladder.
D)  a set of railroad tracks.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Conjugation,transformation,and transduction are all ways that bacteria

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A)  increase their genetic diversity.
B)  reduce their DNA content.
C)  alter their oxygen requirements.
D)  increase the amount of RNA in the cytoplasm.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

How would the shape of a DNA molecule change if adenine paired with guanine and cytosine paired with thymine?

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A)  The DNA molecule would have irregular widths along its length.
B)  The DNA molecule would be longer.
C)  The DNA molecule would be circular.
D)  The DNA molecule would be shorter.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

A physical or chemical agent that changes the nucleotide sequence of DNA is called a(n)

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A)  anticodon.
B)  transposon.
C)  mutagen.
D)  terminator.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The directions for each amino acid in a polypeptide are indicated by a codon that consists of nucleotide(s) in an RNA molecule.

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A)  2
B)  5
C)  3
D)  4E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

When one DNA molecule is copied to make two DNA molecules,the new DNA contains

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A)  none of the parent DNA.
B)  100% of the parent DNA
C)  75% of the parent DNA.
D)  50% of the parent DNA.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

What kind of virus is HIV?

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A)  a complex virus
B)  a retrovirus
C)  a provirus
D)  a paramyxovirusE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The transfer of genetic information from DNA to RNA is called

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A)  elongation.
B)  initiation.
C)  transcription.
D)  translation.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Multiple origins of replication on the DNA molecules of eukaryotic cells serve to

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A)  remove errors in DNA replication.
B)  assure the correct orientation of the two strands in the newly growing double helix.
C)  shorten the time necessary for DNA replication.
D)  create multiple copies of the DNA molecule at the same time.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The copying mechanism of DNA is most like

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A)  using a photographic negative to make a positive image.
B)  carving a figure out of wood.
C)  mixing flour,sugar,and water to make bread dough.
D)  dripping water out of a faucet.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following statements regarding a DNA double helix is always true?

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A)  The amount of adenine is equal to the amount of cytosine,and the amount of guanine is equal to the amount of thymine.
B)  The amount of adenine is equal to the amount of uracil,and the amount of guanine is equal to the amount of cytosine.
C)  The amount of adenine is equal to the amount of thymine,and the amount of guanine is equal to the amount of cytosine.
D)  The amount of adenine is equal to the amount of guanine,and the amount of thymine is equal to the amount of cytosine.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following features characterizes the lytic cycle of a viral infection?

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A)  The viral genes typically remain inactive once they are inside the host cell.
B)  The cycle typically leads to the lysis of the host cell.
C)  The virus reproduces outside of the host cell.
D)  The cycle typically ends when the host bacterium divides.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 10: Molecular Biology of the Gene

Which of the following occurs when RNA polymerase attaches to the promoter DNA?

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When one DNA molecule is copied to make two DNA molecules,the new DNA contains

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The directions for each amino acid in a polypeptide are indicated by a codon that consists of nucleotide(s) in an RNA molecule.

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Conjugation,transformation,and transduction are all ways that bacteria

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The transfer of genetic information from DNA to RNA is called

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What kind of virus is HIV?

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Which of the following features characterizes the lytic cycle of a viral infection?

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Which of the following enzymes does HIV use to synthesize DNA on an RNA template?

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Which of the following statements regarding a DNA double helix is always true?

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Which of the following statements is false?

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Which of the following enzymes catalyzes the elongation of a new DNA strand?

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Multiple origins of replication on the DNA molecules of eukaryotic cells serve to

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The "one gene- one polypeptide" theory states that

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What nucleotide sequence would be found on the partner DNA strand of the strand shown?

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The copying mechanism of DNA is most like

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How would the shape of a DNA molecule change if adenine paired with guanine and cytosine paired with thymine?

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Conjugation between a bacterium that lacks an F factor (F- ) and a bacterium that has an F factor on its chromosome (F+) could produce which of the following results?

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A physical or chemical agent that changes the nucleotide sequence of DNA is called a(n)

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The shape of a DNA molecule is most like

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Which of the following statements about herpesviruses is false?

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