DNA Proteins & Mutations Test Review

A _______ is a segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein or RNA molecule.

• gene

• gamete

• chromosome

• chromatid

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

When one base replaces another, this is a common type of mutation called what?

• Insertion
• Substitution
• Inversion
• Deletion

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

When an extra base has been added  to the sequence of bases, this is what type of mutation?

• Substitution
• Deletion
• Inversion
• Insertion

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What are the building blocks of proteins called?

• DNA
• RNA
• Ribosomes
• Amino Acids

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

A segment of a DNA strand has the following bases:

TAC GAT

What is the complementary strand of DNA?

• UAG CAU

• TAG CAT

• ATG CTA

• AUG CUA

A student was asked to develop a model for a cellular process. Her model is shown in the picture.

• DNA Replication

• Protein Synthesis

• Transcription

• Translation

A polypeptide is a sequence of ____________________ held together by a ______________ bond.

• amino acids; peptide

• fatty acids; ionic

• proteins; hydrogen

• fatty acids; covalent

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What process is going on in this photo? 

• Transcription 
• Translation 
• Replication 
• All the above 

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which process?

• mutation
• transcription
• respiration
• translation

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Some events that take place during the synthesis of a specific protein are listed

A. Messenger RNA attaches to the ribosome

B. DNA Serves as a template for RNA Production

C. Transfer RNA bonds to a specific codon.

D. Amino acids are bonded together.

E. RNA moves from the Nucleus to the Cytoplasm

What is the correct order of these events?

• B - E - A - C - D

• B - C - E - D - A

• D - A - E - C - B

• C - B - A - E - D