Protein Synthesis Quiz

What is the process called when DNA is transcribed into mRNA?

• Mutation

• Transcription

• Replication

• Translation

Which molecule carries an amino acid and pairs with mRNA during translation?

• rRNA

• tRNA

• DNA

• mRNA

What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

• Make Proteins

• Make mRNA

• Make tRNA

• Make DNA

What does the start codon AUG code for in protein synthesis?

• Glycine

• Proline

• Methionine

• Leucine

What indicates the end of protein building during translation?

• Start Codon

• Anticodon

• Codon Chart

• Stop Codon

Where does transcription take place in the cell?

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

What is the role of RNA polymerase in transcription?

• Connects tRNA to mRNA

• Connects mRNA to DNA

• Connects rRNA to mRNA

• Connects RNA bases to DNA

What is the function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

• Direct tRNA to amino acids

• Transcribe DNA

• Build proteins

• Carry amino acids