Protein Synthesis Quiz

What is the process by which DNA is copied into RNA called?

• Translation

• Transcription

• Replication

• Mutation

Which of the following is NOT a type of RNA mentioned in the objectives?

• Messenger RNA

• Ribosomal RNA

• Transfer RNA

• Primer RNA

Which of the following is a type of gene mutation?

• Point mutation

• Gene duplication

• RNA polymerase

• Promoter region

What is NOT listed as a type of chromosomal mutation in the objectives?

• Deletion

• Duplication

• Inversion

• Substitution

What does RNA stand for?

• Ribonucleic Acid

• Ribose Nucleic Acid

• Ribonucleotide Acid

• Ribosomal Nucleic Acid

What is the first step in decoding genetic instructions?

• Copying part of the base sequence from RNA into DNA

• Copying part of the base sequence from DNA into RNA

• Copying part of the base sequence from proteins into RNA

• Copying part of the base sequence from RNA into proteins

RNA uses instructions to produce what?

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic acids

Which type of RNA carries instructions for polypeptide synthesis from nucleus to ribosomes in the cytoplasm?

• tRNA

• rRNA

• mRNA

• sRNA

What forms an important part of both subunits of the ribosomes?

• mRNA

• tRNA

• rRNA

• sRNA

How many subunits make up a ribosome?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four