Protein Synthesis Test Study Guide

RNA contains the sugar...

• Ribose

• Deoxyribose

• Glucose

• Lactose

Unike DNA, RNA contains...

• Adenine

• Uracil

• Phosphate Groups

• Thymine

Which of the following is true...

• RNA is usually single-stranded

• DNA is usually single-stranded

• DNA contains uracil

• RNA contains thymine

Which type of RNA brings the information in the genetic code from the nucleus to other parts of the cell?

• rRNA

• tRNA

• mRNA

• RNA polymerase

From which molecules are mRNA molecules transcribed?

• tRNA

• rRNA

• DNA

• Proteins

What is produced during transcription?

• RNA molecules

• DNA molecules

• RNA polymerase

• Proteins

How many nucleotides are needed to specify three amino acids?

• 3

• 6

• 9

• 12

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

In Figure 13-3, which amino acid is specified by the mRNA codon CCC?

• Gly

• Lys

• Ala

• Pro

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

According to Figure 13-3, which code specifies the same amino acid as UAU?

• UAC

• UAA

• UGC

• UGU

What happens during translation?

• Messenger RNA is made from a DNA code.

• The cell uses the messenger RNA code to make proteins.

• Transfer RNA is made from messenger RNA code.

• Copies of DNA molecules are made.