The sequence of amino acids in a gene determines

A. the primary structure of a codon

B. the primary structure of a protein

C. the primary structure of a nucleotide

D. the primary structure of a nucleic acid.

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Answer Explanation:

The sequence of amino acids in a gene determines the primary structure of a protein. The components necessary for translation are located in the cytoplasm. Translation is the making of proteins by mRNA binding to a ribosome with the start codon that initiates the production of amino acids. A peptide bond forms and connects the amino acids together. The sequence of amino acids determines the protein’s structure, which determines its function.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Science Practice Test 2

Question 1:

The diffusion of nutrients through the walls of the digestive system is critical to homeostasis in the body. Where does the majority of this diffusion take place in the digestive system?

A. Stomach

B. Esophagus

C. Oral cavity

D. Small intestine

The Correct Answer is D.

The duodenum is the first part of the small intestines, located between the stomach and the middle part of the small intestines (jejunum). Once food has mixed with acid in the stomach, it moves into the duodenum, where it then mixes with bile from the gallbladder and digestive juices secreted from the pancreas. In the duodenum, absorption of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients begins.


Question 2:

What type of bond forms between nitrogen and oxygen, and why?

A. Ionic, because electrons are shared

B. Covalent, because electrons are shared

C. Ionic, because electrons are transferred

D. Covalent, because electrons are transferred

The Correct Answer is B.

Nitrogen and oxygen are both nonmetals, which means they will share electrons in a covalent bond. For example, two oxygen atoms form a double bond, in which two pairs of electrons (four electrons total) are shared. Similarly, two nitrogen atoms form a molecule with a triple bond, in which three pairs of electrons (six electrons total) are shared. 


Question 3:

Which part of the digestive system comes before the stomach?

A. mouth

B. esophagus

C. ileum

D. colon

The Correct Answer is B.

Oral Cavity is the first part of the digestive system. It is bounded by the lips and cheeks and contains the teeth and tongue. Its primary function is to masticate, or chew, and moisten the food.

Pharynx, or throat, connects the mouth to the esophagus.

Esophagus is a muscular tube about 25 centimeters long. Food travels down it to the cardiac sphincter of the stomach.

Pyloric sphincter. The exit of the stomach.

Small intestine is about 6 meters long and consists of three parts: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

Large intestine, consists of the cecum, colon, rectum, and anal canal. The cecum is located where the small and large intestine meet. The primary function of the large intestine is to compress the waste and collect any excess water that can be recycled.

Colon is about 1.5 to 1.8 meters long and consists of four parts: the ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid colon.

 


Question 4:

Which sequence describes the hierarchy level of biological organization?

A. Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species

B. Genus, class, kingdom, species, order, phylum, and family

C. Genus, class, kingdom, species, order, phylum, and family

D. Species, kingdom, genus, class, family, phylum, and order

The Correct Answer is A.

Taxonomy is the process of classifying, describing, and naming organisms. There are seven levels in the Linnaean taxonomic system, starting with the broadest level, kingdom, and ending with the species level. For example, in the image the genus level contains two types of bears, but the species level shows one type. Additionally, organisms in each level are found in the level above it. For example, organisms in the order level are part of the class level. This classification system is based on physical similarities across living things. It does not account for molecular or genetic similarities.


Question 5:

In which state of matter are the intermolecular forces between particles in a substance the strongest?

A. Gas

B. Liquid

C. Plasma

D. Solid

The Correct Answer is D.

In solids, particles are usually closer together than in other states of matter because of the strong cohesive forces between the particles.

  • Solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas differ from one another in the amount of energy that the particles have and the strength of the cohesive forces that hold the particles together.
  • Cohesion is the tendency of particles of the same kind to stick to each other.
  • A solid has the lowest amount of energy because its particles are packed close together. Liquids have more energy than a solid, and gases have more energy than solids or liquids because the cohesive forces are very weak.


Question 6:

Which example is part of the scientific method?

A. A student reads about a new way to harness energy from the sun.

B. A researcher studies the effects of car exhaust on how people breathe.

C. A researcher analyzes how many plants respond well to a new fertilizer

D. A student discovers how insulin plays a role in the development of diabetes

The Correct Answer is C.

One step of the scientific method is to analyze information or data collected from the experiment to conclude whether the hypothesis is supported.

Recall that these make up the scientific method, described below:

  • Problem: The question created because of an observation. Example: Does the size of a plastic object affect how fast it naturally degrades in a lake?
  • Research: Reliable information available about what is observed. Example: Learn how plastics are made and understand the properties of a lake.
  • Hypothesis: A predicted solution to the question or problem. Example: If the plastic material is small, then it will degrade faster than a large particle.
  • Experiment: A series of tests used to evaluate the hypothesis. Experiments consist of an independent variable that the researcher modifies and a dependent variable that changes due to the independent variable. They also include a control group used as a standard to make comparisons. 
    • Example: Collect plastic particles both onshore and offshore of the lake over time. Determine the size of the particles and describe the lake conditions during this time period.
  • Observe: Analyze data collected during an experiment to observe patterns. 
    • Example: Analyze the differences between the numbers of particles collected in terms of size.
  • Conclusion: State whether the hypothesis is rejected or accepted and summarize all results.
  • Communicate: Report findings so others can replicate and verify the results.

Question 7:

Which of the following types of tissues include cells of the immune system and of the blood?

A. Connective

B. Epithelial

C. Muscle

D. Neural

The Correct Answer is A.

tissue is a group of cells with similar structure and function and similar extracellular substances located between the cells. The table below describes the four primary tissues found in the human body.

body.


Question 8:

What is the correct order of the stages of the cell cycle?

A. G1,S,G2,M

B. G2,S,G1,M

C. M,S,G2,G1

D. S,M,G1,G1

The Correct Answer is A.

The cell cycle is an organized process divided into two phases: interphase and the M (mitotic) phase. During interphase, the cell grows and copies its DNA. After the cell reaches the M phase, division of the two new cells can occur. The G1, S, and G2 phases make up interphase.

  • G1: The first gap phase, during which the cell prepares to copy its DNA
  • S: The synthesis phase, during which DNA is copied
  • G2 : The second gap phase, during which the cell prepares for cell division

It may appear that little is happening in the cell during the gap phases. Most of the activity occurs at the level of enzymes and macromolecules. The cell produces things like nucleotides for synthesizing new DNA strands, enzymes for copying the DNA, and tubulin proteins for building the mitotic spindle. During the S phase, the DNA in the cell doubles, but few other signs are obvious under the microscope. All the dramatic events that can be seen under a microscope occur during the M phase: the chromosomes move, and the cell splits into two new cells with identical nuclei.


Question 9:

After food has been masticated in the oral cavity, where does it go next?

A. Colon

B. Liver

C. Pancreas

D. Pharynx

The Correct Answer is D.

Once the food has been masticated in the oral cavity (mouth), it is then swallowed and travels back into the pharynx down into the esophagus, which leads into the stomach.


Question 10:

A spoonful of sugar is added to a hot cup of tea. All the sugar dissolves. How can the resulting solution be described?

A. Saturated and homogeneous

B. Saturated and heterogeneous

C. Unsaturated and homogeneous

D. Unsaturated and heterogeneous

The Correct Answer is C.

Because more solute could be added and dissolve, the solution has not yet reached its limit and is considered unsaturated. Because all the solute dissolves, the particles in the mixture are evenly distributed as a homogenous mixture. 

  • mixture is when elements and compounds are physically, but not chemically, combined.
  • homogeneous mixture is when substances mix evenly and it is impossible to see individual components. A heterogeneous mixture is when the substances mix unevenly and it is possible to see individual components.
  • solution is a type of homogeneous mixture that is formed when a solute dissolves in a solvent.
  • The concentration of a solution is the amount of a substance in a given amount of solution. An unsaturated solution has the ability to dissolve more solute and a saturated solution has already reached the limit of solute it can dissolve.