Transcription and Translation

What do we call the process of turning DNA into mRNA?

Note: We are writing the message.

• Translation

• Transcription

• Replication

When DNA is transcribed to RNA, which of the following is true?

• A pairs with U

• C pairs with U

• A pairs with T

• C pairs with T

Amino acids are the building blocks of -

• DNA

• RNA

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

A codon codes for a specific amino acid. How many RNA bases are in a codon?

• 1 base

• 2 bases

• 3 bases

• 4 bases

What process is occurring in this photo?

Think: Are we making RNA or amino acids?

• Transcription

• Replication

• Translation

What process is occurring in this photo?

Think: Are we making RNA or amino acids?

• Transcription

• Translation

• DNA Replication

In translation, C pairs with 

• U
• G
• A
• T

What is the correct amino acid sequence for the mRNA code AUG CCA GUA UGA?

• Met-Pro-Val-Stop

• Met-Pro-Arg-Stop

• Tyr-Gly-His

• Tyr-Gly-Arg-His

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

In a molecule of double-stranded DNA, the amount of Adenine present is always equal to the amount of:

• Uracil

• Thymine

• Cytosine

• Guanine

Which RNA bases would pair with TACGAA in transcription?

• AUGCUU

• ATGCTT

• GCATCC

• GCAUCC