DNA & protein synthesis

Translation takes place in the 

• ribosome
• chloroplast
• nucleus
• mitochondria

Brings the amino acids to the ribosome

• mRNA
• tRNA
• rRNA
• DNA

What is the term for a three-nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid?

• base
• codon
• amine
• serine

Which process is used to copy DNA in the nucleus?

• replication
• transcription
• translation

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which process is used to make mRNA from the DNA in the nucleus?

• transcription
• translation
• replication 

Which RNA bases would pair with TACGAA in transcription? 

• AUGCUU
• ATGCTT
• GCATCC
• GCAUCC

Where does transcription take place?

• nucleus
• cytoplasm
• ribosome

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

How many amino acids are coded for by this sequence of nucleotides:
ATG GGA ACT CCA

• 4
• 2
• 6
• 12

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

When does DNA replication happen?

• Before Mitosis begins
• During prophase
• During metaphase
• During anaphase

The process represented in the diagram produces a molecule that is complementary to the template strand of DNA. What type of molecule is produced?

• New DNA
• Polypeptide
• Messenger RNA
• Carbohydrate