Protein Synthesis

Name this structure

• double helix

• nucelotide

• twisted ladder

• hydrogen bond

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which component of DNA determines the traits of an organism?

• sequences of bases

• sugar - phosphate backbone

• hydrogen bonds

How are DNA and RNA alike? Check ALL that apply!

• both contain a genetic code

• both contain a sugar and a phosphate

• both contain A, G, and C

• both are found in ribosomes

Name the sugar found in RNA.

Which of the following best describes the structure of RNA?

• double-stranded

• single-stranded

What is the correct sequence of protein synthesis?

A. tRNA brings amino acids to the ribosome

B. DNA molecules serve as the templates for mRNA.

C. mRNA molecules move to ribosomes.

D. proteins are formed in ribosomes.

• A-B-C-D

• B-C-A-D

• C-B-A-D

• D-B-A-C

Which of the following best describes transcription?

• copy DNA into DNA

• transform RNA into DNA

• copy a gene into mRNA

• make ribosomes

Where in the cell does transcription begin?

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

• ribosome

Which of the following shows the correct base pairing rules in transcription?

• A - T and G - C

• A - U and G - C

• G - T and C - A

• U - T and G - C

If a DNA sequence reads: TACGAT. What mRNA would it transcribe?