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True or False: A virus is considered a microorganism.
False. Viruses are not living and as such are not considered microorganisms. Viruses can, however, be
classified as microbes, a more general term that includes microorganisms and viruses. 2. What is the
smallest biological unit of life?
A cell. 3. At a generalized level, all cells are comprised
of what?
Macromolecules*
*A student may also answer: Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic acids and Polysaccharides but they must answer
with all four to be fully correct.
How many different types of amino acids are available from which to make proteins?
20
2. Define an essential amino acid.
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1. What are the two major types of nucleic acids and their roles?
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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid): Contains the genetic material as well as heredity characteristics
found in living organisms. RNA (ribonucleic acid): its role is for decoding the sequence of
heredity information found in DNA
Answer Key
1. What are the two major types of nucleic acids and their roles?
There are two major types of nucleic acids: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).
the cell. DNA contains a vast amount of hereditary information and is responsible for theinheritable
characteristics of living organisms. RNA is responsible for deciphering the hereditary information in DNA and
using it to synthesize proteins.
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Answer Key
1. Complete the following RNA strand and indicate how many bonds are formed for each complementary
pair:
3’ GGUCAUCG 5’
5’ CC AGC 3’
3’ GGUCAUCG 5’
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Answer Key
1. The plasma membrane (select all that are true):
A. Only restricts movement of materials into the cell
B. Is often a bilayer comprised of lipids
C. Cannot prevent essential nutrients from escaping
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True or False: A virus is considered a microorganism.
False. Viruses are not living and as such are not considered microorganisms. Viruses can, however, be
classified as microbes, a more general term that includes microorganisms and viruses. 2. What is the
smallest biological unit of life?
A cell. 3. At a generalized level, all cells are comprised
of what?
Macromolecules*
*A student may also answer: Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic acids and Polysaccharides but they must answer
with all four to be fully correct.
How many different types of amino acids are available from which to make proteins?
20
2. Define an essential amino acid.
Exam Page 3
1. What are the two major types of nucleic acids and their roles?
,
, BIOD QUESTIONS
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2026 2027)
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid): Contains the genetic material as well as heredity characteristics
found in living organisms. RNA (ribonucleic acid): its role is for decoding the sequence of
heredity information found in DNA
Answer Key
1. What are the two major types of nucleic acids and their roles?
There are two major types of nucleic acids: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).
the cell. DNA contains a vast amount of hereditary information and is responsible for theinheritable
characteristics of living organisms. RNA is responsible for deciphering the hereditary information in DNA and
using it to synthesize proteins.
Exam Page 4
Answer Key
1. Complete the following RNA strand and indicate how many bonds are formed for each complementary
pair:
3’ GGUCAUCG 5’
5’ CC AGC 3’
3’ GGUCAUCG 5’
Exam Page 5
Answer Key
1. The plasma membrane (select all that are true):
A. Only restricts movement of materials into the cell
B. Is often a bilayer comprised of lipids
C. Cannot prevent essential nutrients from escaping
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