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Human Biology

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Set 17 Cell Reproduction And Differentiation

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Question 1

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Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding the G0 phase of the cell cycle?

A) G0 is an abnormal state, and cells in this stage have been damaged.
B) Neurons and osteocytes remain in G0 after adolescence.
C) Most cancer cells have entered the G0 phase.
D) Once in G0, a cell remains there.
E) Stems cells in the bone marrow are typically in the G0 phase.

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Question 2

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Which one of the following statements CORRECTLY describes how DNA is replicated?

A) Each strand of the original DNA is first completely separated from the other.
B) Replication of DNA occurs at multiple locations on the two original strands as the DNA is unzipped.
C) Replication of DNA can begin anywhere along the length of the strands.
D) The two original strands are first broken down to release nucleotides for the synthesis of new DNA.
E) One of the original strands of DNA serves as a template for new DNA; the other strand is broken down to release nucleotides for the synthesis of new DNA.

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Question 3

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How many codons are in the following sequence of nucleotides: AAAUGCUCGUAA?

A) 1
B) 3
C) 4
D) 6
E) 12

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