DNA/RNA Quiz

1. This enzyme unzips DNA

• DNA polymerase
• Ligase
• Helicase
• Primase

2. This enzyme makes RNA primers that act as starting points for DNA replication

• DNA polymerase
• Ligase
• Helicase
• Primase

3. This enzyme makes new DNA strands by adding complimentary nucleotides to existing DNA strands.

• DNA polymerase
• Ligase
• Helicase
• Primase

4. This enzyme acts as the glue that binds together the gaps in DNA fragments of the lagging strand.

• DNA polymerase
• Ligase
• Helicase
• Primase

5. What kind of bond connects nitrogenous bases?

• molecule
• ionic
• hydrogen
• phosphate

6. What is the backbone of a DNA strand made of? Check all that apply

• Phosphate groups
• nitrogenous bases
• ligase
• deoxyribose sugars

7. DNA --> RNA is called

• replication
• transcription
• translation

8. DNA to DNA

• replication
• transcription
• translation

9. RNA to Protein

• replication
• transcription
• translation

10. How many nitrogenous bases are in 1 codon?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4