Protein Synthesis Test

What is the first step in protein synthesis?

• Translation
• Transcription
• Replication

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

• tRNA
• mRNA
• rRNA

What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

• To carry amino acids
• To copy DNA
• To form ribosomes

Which of the following is a nitrogen base found only in RNA?

• Thymine
• Uracil
• Cytosine

What is the function of ribosomes in cells?

• To synthesize (make) proteins
• To replicate (copy) DNA
• To transport (move) RNA

What is the monomer unit of proteins?

• Nucleotide
• Amino Acid
• Fatty Acid

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which process involves the process of making mRNA into a protein?

• Transcription
• Translation
• Replication

What is the complementary mRNA sequence for the DNA strand A T G C? Tip: Are there T in mRNA?

• U A C G
• A U G C
• T A C G

Where does transcription take place in a cell?

• Ribosome
• Nucleus
• Cytoplasm

How many different types of RNA are there?

• 1
• 2
• 3