Genetics Quiz

What is the process of genes being converted into specific traits called?

• Gene mutation

• Gene expression

• Gene replication

• Gene deletion

What are proteins composed of?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Amino acids

• Nucleic acids

How many different amino acids are there?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

How are different proteins made?

• By breaking down amino acids

• By combining amino acids in different combinations

• By converting amino acids into carbohydrates

• By dissolving amino acids in water

Where are proteins manufactured in the cell?

• Nucleus

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria

• Golgi apparatus

What is one of the functions of proteins in the body?

• Store genetic information

• Help fight disease

• Provide energy

• Regulate body temperature

Which of the following is a role of enzymes in the body?

• Slow down chemical reactions

• Build cell walls

• Speed up the rate of a reaction

• Store vitamins

Proteins are a component of which part of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Cell membranes

• Ribosomes

What type of molecule is RNA?

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

• Nucleic acid

• Lipid

How many strands does RNA typically have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four