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Question #1
What characteristic of the DNA differs from one type of organism to another?
A.   H-bonded anti parallel strands
B.   nucleotide sequence
C.   alternating sugar & phosphate along a strand
D.   double helix shape
Question #2
A gene is best defined as a ________________.
A.   sequence of DNA nucleotides in a section of DNA coding for a product
B.   set of 3 nucleotides coding for an amino acid
C.   base sequence in mRNA
D.   anti codons of tRNA
Question #3
All are nitrogenous bases contained in different DNA nucleotides except _____________.
A.   Uracil
B.   Thymine
C.   Cytosine
D.   Guanine
E.   Adenine
Question #4
The main reason why cells & viruses replicate their genetic material is to _____________________________.
A.   prepare for reproduction
B.   regulate gene expression
C.   protect themselves from harsh conditions
D.   provide a back up copy
Question #5
During ___________________, information from an mRNA is used to synthesize a specific protein.
A.   DNA replication
B.   lac operon
C.   transcription
D.   translation
Question #6
Proofreading & repair mechanisms occur during both DNA replication & RNA replication.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #7
To turn the lac operon on in E. coli, allolactose binds to the repressor & "pulls" it away from the ___________________ .
A.   promoter
B.   structural genes
C.   operator
D.   regulatory gene
Question #8
Genes in DNA fragments are amplified (billions of copies created) relatively rapidly using _______________________. This method is presently being used to detect presence of SARS-CoV-2 in patients and potential carriers.
A.   Gene editing
B.   DNA sequencing
C.   DNA profiling
D.   PCR
Question #9
All of the techniques below help identify the source of infection, trace it and prevent a major outbreak of an epidemic except _______________.
A.   DNA profiling
B.   DNA sequencing
C.   PCR
D.   genetic engineering
Question #10
___________________ occurs when “naked” fragments of DNA from the culture medium are absorbed by competent bacterial cells.
A.   Transduction
B.   Transposition
C.   Conjugation
D.   Transformation

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