L 14.1 RNA

Which type of sugar is found in RNA?

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Ribose

• Deoxyribose

Where does protein synthesis occur in a cell?

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Mitochondria

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

What is the function of transfer RNA (tRNA) during protein synthesis?

• Carry amino acids to the mRNA

• Copy DNA into RNA

• Produce proteins directly

• Regulate gene expression

What is the enzyme responsible for transcription?

• DNA Polymerase

• Helicase

• RNA Polymerase

• Ligase

What are the signals in DNA that show RNA polymerase where to begin making RNA called?

• Operators

• Silencers

• Enhancers

• Promoters

What are the portions of RNA that are cut out and discarded during RNA editing called?

• Exons

• Introns

• Codons

• Anticodons

What are the portions of RNA that are spliced or connected together during RNA editing called?

• Exons

• Introns

• Codons

• Anticodons

Why do cells make a large RNA molecule and then throw parts of it away?

• To prevent mutations

• To produce different forms of RNA

• To increase gene expression

• To save energy

What is the process of copying DNA into RNA called?

• Translation

• Transcription

• Replication

• Reverse transcription

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in a cell?

• Golgi Apparatus

• Ribosome

• Lysosome

• Peroxisome