EOC Blitz Review - Molecular Genetics (protein synthesis)

What is the primary function of DNA in cells?

• To store energy

• To code for proteins

• To transport nutrients

• To provide structural support

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Which of the following is essential for determining the structure of a protein?

• The number of cells

• The sequence of nucleotides in DNA

• The size of the cell

• The amount of DNA

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What is the role of proteins in cells?

• They carry out essential functions of life

• They store genetic information

• They provide energy

• They act as a barrier

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What process causes cells to become specialized?

• Transcription

• Translation

• Differentiation

• Replication

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What is the first step in the pathway from DNA to protein?

• Translation

• Transcription

• Replication

• Differentiation

During transcription, DNA is converted into which molecule?

• Protein

• mRNA

• tRNA

• Amino acids

What is the process called where mRNA is used to create an amino acid sequence?

• Transcription

• Translation

• Replication

• Differentiation

In RNA, which base pairs with adenine?

• Guanine

• Thymine

• Cytosine

• Uracil

Which of the following is NOT a part of the DNA structure?

• Nucleotides

• Amino acids

• Phosphate group

• Deoxyribose sugar

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

• It carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome

• It forms the structure of ribosomes

• It transports amino acids to the ribosome

• It catalyzes the formation of peptide bonds