A2 Transcription and Translation

What is the genetic code described as?

• Universal

• Unique

• Specific

• Random

Which enzyme is involved in the process of transcription?

• DNA Helicase

• Ligase

• RNA Polymerase

• ATP Synthase

Why is splicing of pre-mRNA necessary?

• To increase mRNA length

• To remove introns

• To decrease tRNA length

• To add exons

What is the role of tRNA in translation?

• To carry amino acids

• To form mRNA

• To transcribe RNA

• To replicate DNA

What is the function of the ribosome in protein synthesis?

• To produce mRNA

• To carry amino acids

• To join amino acids

• To remove introns

What is the primary structure that DNA codes for?

• Polypeptide chains

• Secondary structure

• Quaternary structure

• Tertiary structure

What is the genetic code for the amino acid leucine?

• ATT

• GGA

• TAA

• CCC

What is the structure of tRNA?

• Triple helix

• Linear strand

• Clover-leaf shape

• Double helix

What is the process of making pre-mRNA using part of the DNA as a template called?

• Splicing

• Transcription

• Replication

• Translation

What does the mRNA code for each amino acid form?

• Amino Acid sequence

• Coding strand

• Anti-codons on tRNA

• Genetic dictionary