Honors Protein Synthesis Test Review

Front

Ribosomes are composed of _____ and proteins.

Back

rRNA (ribosomal RNA)

Front

During translation, what is the function of the ribosome?

Back

To synthesize proteins by linking amino acids.

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

It carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome.

Front

What molecules do both DNA and RNA contain?

Back

Nucleotides.

Front

Translate the following RNA sequence: AUG AAU UGU UGA

Back

Met-Asn-Cys-Stop.

Front

What is the primary function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

To transport amino acids to the ribosome.

Front

What is the process of transcription?

Back

The process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

DNA contains thymine, while RNA contains uracil.

Front

What is a codon?

Back

A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that codes for an amino acid.

Front

What is the start codon for protein synthesis?

Back

AUG (which codes for Methionine).