DNA and Protein Synthesis Intro

Where do we find DNA?

• in the nucleus of cells

• in the ribosomes

• in the endoplasmic reticulum

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

What are the four bases found in DNA?

• U, A, T, B

• B, O, A, T

• A, G, C, T

• U, V, W, X

Which base-pairs are correct when creating mRNA?

• G -> C

  C -> G

  T -> A

  A -> U

• G -> C

  C -> G

  T -> A

  A -> T

• G -> C

  C -> U

  T -> A

  A -> T

The first part of making a protein is using the DNA to create a message called mRNA, what would be the correct mRNA strand for the following DNA:

AGCTCATA

How many strands are in DNA?

• one

• two

If the sequence of DNA is changed in any way, this is called a...

• Projection

• Mutation

• Alteration

• Crime

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

The FIRST step of Protein Synthesis (called Transcription) involves DNA being used to create a message called...

• Protein

• tRNA

• mRNA

• rRNA

The SECOND step of Protein Synthesis (called Translation) involves the message being decoded and used to build a...

• Protein

• tRNA

• mRNA

• rRNA

Where is the Protein actually made during Protein Synthesis?

• Nucleus

• Golgi

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

The process of Protein Synthesis is VERY important in living things because Proteins are used for... (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• Making ATP

• Fighting Infections

• Moving your Muscles

• Pretty much all of the functions in our bodies

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6