Filters
Question type

Which of the following statements about PCR is not true?


A) PCR stands for "polymerizing copies of RNA."
B) PCR can create millions of copies of a segment of DNA in a test tube.
C) PCR uses DNA polymerase.
D) The amount of DNA doubles with each replication cycle.
E) The target is repeatedly replicated.

F) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

The denaturation of which enzyme would most directly interrupt the process of base pairing of nucleotides during DNA replication?


A) DNA polymerase
B) DNA ligase
C) DNA helicase
D) binding proteins
E) Okazaki fragments

F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Mitochondria also contain DNA.

A) True
B) False

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Which of the following is not a type of small RNA?


A) snoRNAs
B) tRNA
C) snRNAs
D) miRNAs
E) siRNAs

F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Mouse models for human diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, have been created by recombinant DNA technology.

A) True
B) False

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Which of the following would be an example of pretranscriptional control?


A) The chromosomes must decondense.
B) The mRNA is degraded before translation can occur.
C) The mRNA is processed before it leaves the nucleus.
D) The life expectancy of the mRNA molecules vary.
E) The polypeptide product is folded to form its functional conformation.

F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

All of the RNAs


A) can be found in the ribosomes.
B) are translated into proteins.
C) are transcribed from DNA.
D) function within the nucleus.
E) interact with amino acids.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

In vivo gene therapy has been used to help patients suffering from cystic fibrosis.

A) True
B) False

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

List and explain the five steps involved in DNA replication.

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

1. The enzyme DNA helicase unwinds and u...

View Answer

Which of the following is not an application of PCR?


A) study of evolutionary history
B) study of mummies
C) investigation of crime scenes
D) treatment of cancer
E) detection of a genetic disorder

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Showing 61 - 70 of 70

Related Exams

Show Answer