Ch 12 & 13 (DNA, RNA, & Protein Synthesis) Test Review

Front

The 3 molecules are all types of ______.

Back

RNA

Front

In RNA, adenine pairs with ______.

Back

uracil

Front

A section of DNA that codes for a protein that determines a specific inherited trait is called a _______________.

Back

gene

Front

How many DIFFERENT amino acids can be translated from mRNA codons?

Back

20

Front

What enzyme unwinds and unzips DNA into two separate strands?

Back

helicase

Front

What is the primary function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

To carry the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

Back

The process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

Front

What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?

Back

The process of decoding mRNA to synthesize proteins.