DNA RNA and Protein Synthesis

A portion of mRNA is coded CUG. The corresponding DNA is coded

• GAC
• GTC
• CTG
• CAG

A portion of DNA reads GAG. The corresponding mRNA would be

• GUG
• GTG
• CTC
• CUC

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

The process of creating RNA using DNA as the template is

• translation
• transcription
• translocation
• Transylvania

In RNA, uracil takes the place of the DNA nitrogen base called

• guanine
• cytosine
• thymine
• adenine

I am a single strand.

• DNA
• RNA

I am arranged as a double helix or "twisted ladder".

• DNA
• RNA

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

There are 3 types of

• DNA

• RNA

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

• transcription
• translation
• replication 

Where does transcription take place?

• nucleus
• cytoplasm
• ribosome

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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

• base
• codon
• amine
• serine