1. The Central Dogma

Open Ended

Why is it important for living organisms to be able to convert DNA information into proteins?

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of 'dogma' as used in the context of biology?

• A scientific theory that is widely debated

• A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true

• A hypothesis that has not been proven

• A law that governs all biological processes

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between DNA, RNA, and proteins according to the central dogma of biology?

• Proteins provide the code for RNA, which then creates DNA.

• RNA provides the code for DNA, which then creates proteins.

• DNA provides the code for RNA, which then creates proteins.

• DNA provides the code for proteins, which then creates RNA.

Open Ended

Explain how the central dogma of biology describes the flow of genetic information in a cell.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of RNA?

• Double-stranded

• Single-stranded

• Created by copying DNA

• Contains thymine

Multiple Choice

What are proteins made up of?

• Amino acids

• DNA

• RNA

• Cells

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT directly involved in the process of going from DNA to proteins?

• DNA

• RNA

• Amino acids

• Lipids

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms is NOT directly involved in the process of going from DNA to proteins?

• RNA

• amino acids

• mutation

• photosynthesis

Open Ended

Explain how a change in the DNA sequence might affect the protein produced.