Chem180 - Introduction to Biology Mid Term 2 All solutions (Graded A)
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1(15 pts.) 1A. Fill in the blanks with the correct word or words below. From p. 143 in the textbook. With such a diverse portfolio of functions, random synthesis of different mRNAs would quickly
prove disastrous for the cell. Instead, transcription by _RNA polymerase_______ is a tightly regulated
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random synthesis of different mrnas would quickly prove disastrous for the cell instead
transcription by rna
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Chem 128 – Introduction to Chemical Biology
Midterm 2
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i) draw structures neatly
ii) show all elementary steps of reaction mechanisms
iii) clearly indicate where arrows begin and where arrows end.
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1(15 pts.) 1A. Fill in the blanks with the correct word or words below. From p. 143 in the textbook.
With such a diverse portfolio of functions, random synthesis of different mRNAs would quickly
prove disastrous for the cell. Instead, transcription by _RNA polymerase_______ is a tightly regulated
event, dependent on the orchestration of __DNA sequences_________and__transcription factors________.
Transcriptional regulation is driven by (1) ___growth OR cell division OR reproduction OR
development_____ and (2) __metabolism or nutrient intake OR excretion of waste________.
1B. Answer the following question using a short, complete sentence.
Under what circumstances can one borrow language from a journal article?
The borrowed language must be offset from the main text using quotation marks or indentation, and the
source must be cited.
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2. (12 pts) Suggest a plausible arrow pushing reaction mechanism for the following reduction of disulfide
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