What does the complementary base pairing rule state in DNA?
A always binds to T
C always binds to G
What does RNA stand for?
Ribonucleic Acid
What happens at the end of mitosis when cytoplasm splits?
Cytokinesis
What is the purpose of Mitosis?
Mitosis produces 2 IDENTICAL daughter cells OR Growth and repair of cell tissue
True or False: The cell spends most of its life cycle in mitosis, not interphase.
What is the complimentary DNA strand for:
TACGGTACG
ATGCCATGC
What kind of sugar is present in an RNA molecule?
Ribose
In what part of the cell does DNA replication occur?
the nucleus
What phase occurs after anaphase?
Telophase
What occurs during S phase?
A cell replicates its nuclear DNA
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What are each of these parts?
A: Deoxyribose Sugar
B: Phosphate
C: nitrogenous base
RNA is double or single-stranded?
What part of the cell cycle do cells spend most of their time?
Interphase!! (90%)
What happens after the chromosomes line up in the middle?
Spindle fibers separate chromosomes and pull them to either side of the cell
What occurs after G2?
Mitosis - Prophase
Describe the structure of a DNA molecule.
Double stranded and twisted. Double helix.
What is the function of messenger RNA?
Carry the genetic code in DNA inside the nucleus to ribosomes in the cytoplasm
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
DNA in the cell is replicated during Interphase (S phase)
What happens after the chromosomes separate?
The cell pinches in the middle (cytokinesis) and 2 identical cells are produced
What occurs during G1?
The cell grows, duplicates organelles and creates proteins required for mitosis.
True/False?
DNA strands are parallel
FALSE - DNA strands are anti-parallel
What is the complementary RNA strand to the following DNA strand?
ATT GCC TGC AGT
UAA CGG ACG UCA
If a fly has 10 chromosomes in each of its body cells, how many chromosomes will be in each daughter cell after mitosis?
10
What structure(s) allow for chromosomes to separate and move during mitosis?
Centrioles and spindle fibers
What part of the cell cycle would cancer spend most of its time? (Interphase or Mitosis)
Mitosis - it's constantly dividing!