Protein Synthesis Quiz

What is the pigment inside the eyes that determines eye color?

• Melanin

• Hemoglobin

• Chlorophyll

• Keratin

What does protein synthesis mean?

• Breaking down proteins

• Making proteins

• Storing proteins

• Transporting proteins

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?

• Transport

• Structure

• Acting as enzymes

• Storing genetic information

Where is DNA located in most cells?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

• Breaking down proteins

• Storing genetic information

• Transferring energy

• Assisting in protein synthesis

Which step comes first in protein synthesis?

• Translation

• Mutation

• Transcription

• Replication

What enzyme is involved in the transcription process?

• Ligase

• RNA polymerase

• DNA polymerase

• Helicase

What does mRNA stand for?

• Micro RNA

• Molecular RNA

• Mitochondrial RNA

• Messenger RNA

Where does mRNA go after transcription?

• Mitochondria

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Golgi apparatus

What is the role of ribosomes in translation?

• Storing proteins

• Transporting proteins

• Making proteins

• Breaking down proteins