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DNA, Transcription and Translation

Authored by Benjamin Davis

Science

9th Grade

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DNA, Transcription and Translation
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a codon?

A single nucleotide in DNA

A sequence of 3 nucleotides which code for a specific amino acid

A protein found in the nucleus

An enzyme that synthesizes DNA

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a stop codon?

UAA

UGA

AUG

UAG

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does transcription occur in a eukaryotic cell?

Cytoplasm

Nucleus

Ribosome

Mitochondria

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which base is found in mRNA but not in DNA?

Thymine

Uracil

Adenine

Guanine

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does translation occur?

Nucleus

Ribosome

Mitochondria

Golgi apparatus

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?

It transports amino acids

It provides the code to make specific proteins

It forms ribosomes

It breaks down proteins

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What chemicals make up the backbone of the DNA molecule?

Ribose and phosphate

Deoxyribose and phosphate

Nitrogen bases and ribose

Deoxyribose and nitrogen bases

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