DNA Synthesis
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Real Worlds
Scientific Method
100
Where in the cell does DNA synthesis take place?
Nucleus
100
Where in the cell does transcription take place?
Nucleus
100
Where in the cell does translation take place?
Cytoplasm
100
From the Jaguar Real World project, studies have shown a correlation between predator density and ______ abundance.
prey
100
A statement of no difference is what type of hypothesis?
Null hypothesis
200
During what phase of the cell cycle does DNA synthesis take place?
S phase
200
Is mRNA single stranded or double stranded?
single
200
What cellular complex "reads" mRNA and constructs a protein from the code?
Ribosome
200
In the jaguar project, you were testing for correlations between human settlements and _______________.
jaguar density
200
A statement indicating a difference is what type of hypothesis?
Alternative hypothesis
300
How many hydrogen bonds are between nucleotides A and T? C and G?
A - T = 2 C - G = 3
300
the new mRNA is synthesized in which direction?
5' --> 3'
300
tRNA arrives at the ribosome with an anti-codon on one end and a/an ___________ on the other end.
amino acid
300
What is the difference between conspecifics and congeners?
Conspecifics: organisms within the same species Congeners: organisms within the same genus.
300
Explain why peer-reviewed journal articles the ideal citation source.
The experimental methodology and analysis have been reviewed and critiqued by other scientists in the field.
400
What enzyme is responsible for adding new nucleotides to the growing DNA strand?
DNA Polymerase III
400
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing mRNA?
RNA polymerase
400
What anti-codon matches with the universal start codon Methionine?
TAC
400
List two morphological characteristics measured in the salt march snake project.
upper labials lower labials subcaudals ventral scales blotches
400
When analyzing statistical data, does a lower or higher standard deviation indicate less variation around the mean?
lower
500
What is the primer used in DNA synthesis?
RNA nucleotides
500
If the DNA template strand reads TACCAGGTC, what mRNA strand is created during transcription?
AUGGUCCAG
500
which site in the ribosome holds the tRNA attached to the growing polypeptide chain?
P site
500
What is Systematics?
The classification of organisms and the evolutionary relationships between organisms.
500
What are the steps of the Scientific Method?
Observation Question Formulate hypothesis Test hypothesis Analyze data Make conclusions based on data Reformulate hypothesis if necessary
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