Protein Synthesis Quiz

What process involves the synthesis of RNA from a DNA template?

• Translation

• Transcription

• Replication

• Mutation

Which segments of DNA are involved in coding for proteins?

• Introns

• Exons

• Promoters

• Enhancers

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Translation converts the information stored in blank to blank.

• DNA to RNA

• RNA to protein

• Protein to DNA

• RNA to DNA

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What is the shape of DNA?

• Single helix

• Double helix

• Triple helix

• Quadruple helix

What are the four types of nitrogen bases in DNA?

• A, U, G, C

• A, G, T, C

• A, T, G, U

• A, C, G, U

What is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in growth, development, and functioning of all living organisms?

• DNA

• RNA

• Protein

• Enzyme

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What is the process called when cells become specialized?

• Differentiation

• Integration

• Segmentation

• Transformation

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What are the regions of DNA that do not code for proteins called?

• Introns

• Exons

• Codons

• Anticodons

Which of the following is a nitrogenous base found in DNA?

• Phosphate

• Deoxyribose

• Adenine

• Ribose

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• DNA storage

• Waste removal

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