Exploring the DNA Code and Its Functions

What does DNA stand for?

• Deoxyribonucleus Acid

• Dioxyribonucleus Acid

• Dioxyribonucleic Acid

• Deoxyribonucleic Acid

How many types of amino acids are there?

• 20

• 40

• 10

• 30

How do amino acids relate to proteins?

• They transport proteins

• They break down proteins

• They are the building blocks of proteins

• They are by-products of protein synthesis

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What is the role of proteins in living organisms?

• Provide energy

• Carry oxygen in the blood

• Form cells and tissues

• Act as a genetic material

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What is the significance of the shape of proteins?

• Influences the organism's lifespan

• Affects the protein's function

• Determines the color of the organism

• Has no significant role

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What molecule acts as a messenger between DNA and the protein-building sites?

• RNA

• tRNA

• rRNA

• mRNA

What is the role of the ribosome in protein synthesis?

• Modifies proteins

• Builds proteins

• Transports amino acids

• Copies the DNA code

Which of the following is a stop codon in the genetic code?

• AUG

• GUC

• UAA

• CCA

What is the primary function of DNA in organisms?

• To assist in cell movement

• To protect cells from viruses

• To serve as a blueprint for development

• To provide energy

How does DNA influence the traits of an organism?

• By directly controlling the organism's behavior

• DNA has no influence on traits

• By altering the organism's environment

• Through the production of proteins that determine traits

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