Quiz on Transcription and Translation

What do proteins help build in our body?

• Bones

• Muscles

• Hair

• Teeth

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What does DNA carry that is essential for making proteins?

• Energy

• Genetic code

• Water

• Oxygen

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How many vocabulary words are included in the essay?

• 5

• 8

• 10

• 12

What is the title of the essay?

• How Cells Function

• Transcription and Translation: How Cells Make Proteins

• The Role of DNA

• Understanding Genetics

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What is the role of mRNA in the cell?

• To store genetic information

• To carry the code for protein synthesis

• To replicate DNA

• To transport nutrients

What are nucleotides?

• Building blocks of proteins

• Building blocks of genetic material

• Building blocks of lipids

• Building blocks of carbohydrates

Where does translation happen in the cell?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• Golgi apparatus

What is the role of the ribosome during translation?

• It stores genetic information.

• It links amino acids together.

• It transports proteins.

• It breaks down sugars.

What are the building blocks of proteins?

• Sugars

• Lipids

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

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What is the function of transfer RNA (tRNA)?

• It carries genetic information.

• It brings the correct amino acids to the ribosome.

• It synthesizes proteins.

• It breaks down proteins.