DNA and Protein Synthesis Quiz

What is DNA also known as?

• Ribonucleic acid

• Protein molecule

• Deoxyribonucleic acid

• Amino acid

What are amino acids often referred to as?

• Energy molecules

• Cell membranes

• Genetic material

• Building blocks of life

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Where do amino acids live in the cell?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Cytoplasm

What is the function of RNA in protein synthesis?

• To transport amino acids

• To create proteins

• To store genetic information

• To produce energy for the cell

What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

• To produce RNA

• To store DNA

• To build proteins

• To transport amino acids

How many different kinds of amino acids are there?

• 20

• 10

• 30

• 40

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What is the shape of DNA?

• Spiral ladder

• Straight line

• Circle

• Square

Where does DNA spend most of its life inside the cell?

• Nucleus

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondria

What does DNA create in the process of protein synthesis?

• Lipids

• RNA

• Amino acids

• Proteins

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What is the main function of DNA in living organisms?

• To produce RNA

• To store energy

• To act as a blueprint for life

• To transport proteins

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