Steps of Transcription and Translation Simplified

What molecule acts as a template for creating messenger RNA?

• Lipid

• tRNA

• DNA

• Protein

What replaces thymine in RNA?

• Uracil

• Adenine

• Guanine

• Cytosine

Which enzyme is responsible for unzipping DNA during transcription?

• DNA polymerase

• RNA polymerase

• Helicase

• Ligase

Where does translation occur within a cell?

• Golgi apparatus

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

What is the function of ribosomes?

• Carbohydrate metabolism

• Lipid synthesis

• Protein synthesis

• DNA replication

What is a codon?

• A sequence of three DNA bases

• A type of protein

• A sequence of three RNA bases

• A cellular organelle

What does an anticodon do?

• Helps replicate DNA

• Matches with a codon on mRNA

• Signals the end of protein synthesis

• Creates lipids

What type of bond forms between amino acids?

• Peptide bond

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Hydrogen bond

What signals the end of the translation process?

• DNA polymerase

• Ribosome

• Stop codon

• Start codon

Which chart would you use to find which amino acid matches with a codon?

• Genetic code chart

• Periodic table

• Electronegativity chart

• Solubility chart