DNA, Transcription/Translation Quiz

Which process is used to copy DNA in the nucleus?

• replication

• transcription

• translation

Which process is used to make mRNA from the DNA in the nucleus?

• transcription

• translation

• replication 

Which RNA bases would pair with TACGAA in transcription? 

• AUGCUU

• ATGCTT

• GCATCC

• GCAUCC

Where does transcription take place?

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

• ribosome

One difference between DNA and RNA is that....

• Only RNA has the base Uracil

• only RNA contains the base Thymine

• only RNA contains the base Cytocine

• only RNA contained the base Guanine

Which of these bases does not exist in RNA?

• C

• T

• U

• A

A triplet of mRNA is called a

• codon

• anticodon

• amino acid

• peptide bond

_______ is made during transcription and ________ is made during translation.

• mRNA / a protein

• a protein / mRNA

• Ribosome / Nucleus

• mRNA / tRNA

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

• 4

• 2

• 6

• 12

Nucleotides are made up of a sugar, phosphate, and..?

• nitrogenous base

• nucleic acid

• cholesterol

• fatty acid