6.06: RNA Makes a Protein, 6.07: Proteins Express DNA

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a possible result of a disruption in the cell cycle?

• cancer
• photosynthesis
• cellular respiration
• protein synthesis

Multiple Choice

Which organic macromolecules are composed of chains of amino acids that join to form the structural components of organisms?

• carbohydrates
• nucleic acids
• proteins
• lipids

Multiple Choice

This cell is undergoing mitosis.  What stage of mitosis is shown?

• prophase
• metaphase
• anaphase
• telophase

Multiple Choice

Brings the amino acids to the ribosome

• mRNA
• tRNA
• rRNA
• DNA

Multiple Choice

What is the term for a three-nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid?

• base
• codon
• amine
• serine

Multiple Choice

Which phrase best describes translation?

• converts mRNA into a polypeptide
• catalyzes bonds between amino acids
• produces RNA from DNA molecules
• recycles tRNA molecules for reuse

Multiple Choice

Translation takes place in the 

• ribosome
• chloroplast
• nucleus
• mitochondria

Multiple Choice

What type of bonds are forming during translation?

• Peptide bonds
• Hydrogen bonds
• Acid bonds

Multiple Choice

The codon is located on the 

• DNA
• mRNA
• tRNA
• rRNA

Multiple Choice

How many amino acids are coded for by this sequence of nucleotides:
ATG GGA ACT CCA

• 4
• 2
• 6
• 12

Multiple Choice

What is the correct amino acid sequence for the mRNA code

AUG CCA GUA UGA

• Met-Pro-Ala-Val
• Met-Pro-Val
• Tyr-Gly-His
• Tyr-Gly-Arg-His