SOL Knowledge Check

What is the correct order of the steps in protein synthesis?

• Transcription → Translation

• Translation → Transcription

• Replication → Transcription

• Transcription → Replication

Where does transcription take place in a eukaryotic cell?

• Ribosome

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• D. Golgi apparatus

DNA replication results in two DNA molecules, each with:

• Two new strands

• One new strand and one original strand

• Two original strands

• Only RNA

Which macromolecule is the main source of quick energy for cells?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

• Carbohydrates

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?

• Enzyme activity

• Information storage

• Transport of molecules

• Cell structure

Which of the following is found in eukaryotic cells but NOT in prokaryotic cells?

• Cell membrane

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• DNA

Which structure is found in plant cells but not in animal cells

• Chloroplast

• Ribosome

• Mitochondrion

• Nucleus

What are the building blocks of DNA?

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

• Nucleic Acid

• Monosaccharides

Using the codon chart, which amino acid is coded by the mRNA codon AUG?

• Glycine

• Serine

• Methionine

• Alanine

What is the mRNA sequence that would be transcribed from the following DNA strand?

DNA Template Strand: 3'-TAC GGC TTA GCA-5'

• 5'-ATG CCG AAT CGT-3'

• 3'-AUG CCG AAU GCU-5'

• 5'-AUG CCG AAU GCU-3'

• 5'-UAC GGC UUA GCA-3'