DNA Structure, Replication, Transcription and Translation

DNA bases provide the code for

• amino acids in a protein strand.

• lipids.

• carbohydrates.

• active transport.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Every three (3) bases of DNA is referred to as

• passive transport.

• diffusion.

• an antibody.

• a codon.

How many codons do you count in the DNA base sequence: TCG AGG CAT GGC ?

• 1

• 4

• 5

• 12

Given the DNA base sequence: TCG AGG CAT GGC. How many amino acids will be produced in the protein strand?

• 12

• 6

• 5

• 4

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Another way to describe a string of bonded amino acids is to call it

• a hypothesis.

• a tRNA molecule.

• a digestive enzyme.

• a protein strand.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

DNA will replicate when

• the cell feels too old.

• the DNA is tired of hanging out in the same nucleus.

• diffusion is taking place.

• cell division occurs.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Which is a function of enzymes during DNA replication?

• Digesting carbohydrates

• Synthesizing proteins

• Unwinding DNA strands

• Making new organelles

In RNA, which base replaces the T (thymine)?

• U (Uracil)

• C (Cytosine)

• A (Adenine)

• G (Guanine)

What does the RNA base "U" complement in the RNA code?

• G

• C

• A

• T

Which organelle does mRNA travel to in order to begin protein synthesis?

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Golgi apparatus

• Ribosome

• Centrioles