Protein Synthesis

A sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base form the building blocks of which organic compound?

• carbohydrates
• nucleic acids
• lipids
• proteins

which process is shown?

• diffusion
• repiration
• recombination
• translation

Which of the following best describes how DNA and RNA are similar?

• they both contain A and T
• They both have a double helix
• They are both composed of 5 different nucleotides
• they both have C and G

The DNA sequence ATCAGCGCTGGC is part of a gene. how many amino acids are coded for by this message?

• 4
• 8
• 12
• 20

What is the function of mRNA?

• storage of food
• prevents mutations
• provides energy
• carries genetic message 

What is the name of 3 bases on mRNA called?

• gene
• triplet
• codon
• anticodon

The process of making mRNA from DNA is called.

• Replication
• Transcription
• Translation
• Protein synthesis

Before the cell divides, what process needs to happen?

• Transcription
• Translation
• Replication
• Protein synthesis

What is occurring in this picture?

• Translation
• DNA Replication
• Polymerase is unzipping the DNA
• Transcription

Where does DNA replication take place?

• Nucleus
• Ribosome
• Cytoplasm
• Golgi Body