Protein Synthesis Quiz

What is the role of RNA polymerase in transcription?

• It connects complementary RNA bases to the DNA

• It connects complementary DNA bases to the RNA

• It connects complementary RNA bases to the mRNA

• It connects complementary mRNA bases to the tRNA

Where does transcription take place in the cell?

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

What is the function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

• It forms peptide bonds between amino acids

• It synthesizes proteins directly

• It carries the genetic message from DNA to the ribosome

• It carries amino acids to the ribosome

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What is the role of tRNA in translation?

• It carries amino acids to the ribosome

• It transcribes DNA into mRNA

• It forms peptide bonds between amino acids

• It synthesizes proteins directly

Where does translation take place in the cell?

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

What is the function of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in protein synthesis?

• It provides the structure for the ribosome

• It synthesizes proteins directly

• It carries amino acids to the ribosome

• It forms peptide bonds between amino acids

What is the role of a stop codon in translation?

• It codes for an amino acid

• It indicates the end of protein synthesis

• It carries amino acids to the ribosome

• It forms peptide bonds between amino acids

What is the function of a codon chart in translation?

• It provides the structure for the ribosome

• It indicates the end of protein synthesis

• It determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein

• It carries amino acids to the ribosome

What is the role of a start codon in translation?

• It provides the structure for the ribosome

• It indicates the end of protein synthesis

• It codes for an amino acid

• It signals the beginning of protein synthesis

What is the ultimate director of protein building in the cell?

• rRNA

• tRNA

• mRNA

• DNA

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