EOC Review Warmup - Protein Synthesis

What is protein synthesis?

• The process of breaking down proteins into amino acids

• The process of creating proteins using the information in DNA

• The process of converting RNA into DNA

• The process of cell division

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What is the role of mRNA in transcription?

• To transport amino acids to the ribosome

• To carry the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome

• To form the structure of the ribosome

• To replicate DNA

What is the function of tRNA in translation?

• To synthesize DNA

• To carry amino acids to the ribosome

• To form the structure of the ribosome

• To transcribe DNA into RNA

Where does transcription occur in a eukaryotic cell?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

Where does translation occur in a eukaryotic cell?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Golgi apparatus

• Endoplasmic reticulum

Which molecule carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome?

• tRNA

• mRNA

• rRNA

• DNA

Which molecule is responsible for bringing amino acids to the ribosome?

• mRNA

• tRNA

• rRNA

• DNA

What does a codon chart help to determine?

• The sequence of DNA replication

• The amino acid sequence from mRNA codons

• The structure of the ribosome

• The process of cell division

How many nucleotides make up a codon?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the first step in protein synthesis?

• Translation

• Transcription

• Replication

• Mutation