Central Dogma

What is the function of DNA?

• DNA is our set of genetic instructions.

• DNA creates protein.

• DNA creates energy for our cells.

What are the base pairs of DNA?

• C-T, A-G

• A-U, C-G

• A-T, C-G

• U-T, G-A

Which base is unique to RNA?

• Base A

• Base T

• Base G

• Base U

Use the original DNA strand to find the matching DNA strand:

AGC TAC GCT

• TCG ATG CGA

• UCG AUG CGA

• TGC ATG CGA

• UCG UUG CGU

Use the original DNA strand to find the matching RNA strand:

ATT CGC AGT

• GCC UAU GAC

• UUU GCG UCU

• UAA GCG UCA

• TAA GCG TCA

How many codons are in the following RNA strand?

AGA UUU CGG

• 3 codons

• 4 codons

• 9 codons

• 1 codon

When DNA is converted into RNA, the process is called:

• Transcription

• Translation

The organelle responsible for making protein in the cell is the:

• cytoplasm

• nucleus

• golgi apparatus

• ribosome

Unlike RNA, DNA:

• has 1 strand

• has 2 strands

• has 3 strands

• has 4 strands

The central dogma process that converts RNA into protein is called:

• Transcription

• Translation