Port RNA

What is the problem with DNA in the nucleus?

• DNA is too big to go through the nuclear pores.

• It is constantly being damaged by external factors.

• It is not stable enough to maintain genetic information.

• It is unable to replicate accurately.

What is needed to make proteins?

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Chloroplasts

• Nucleus

Where are ribosomes located?

(select all)

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Cell Membrane

• Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

What can mRNA do that DNA cannot?

• mRNA can leave the nucleus, while DNA cannot.

• mRNA can replicate itself, while DNA cannot.

• mRNA can store genetic information, while DNA cannot.

• mRNA can form double helix structures, while DNA cannot.

What does the sequence of bases (GATTACA) tell the body?

• What protein to make

• How to digest food

• How to breathe

• How to move

Proteins determine which activities will be _______.

• performed

• ignored

• delayed

• accelerated

What do genes make that gives us our traits?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

What is RNA called?

• Deoxyribonucleic acid

• Ribonucleic acid

• Nucleic acid

• Amino acid

What is the role of mRNA in the cell?

• It stores genetic information.

• It allows messages to go to the ribosomes.

• It breaks down proteins.

• It transports oxygen.

What is the sugar on the backbone of RNA?

• Deoxyribose

• Ribose

• Glucose

• Fructose