Understanding DNA and Protein Synthesis

What is the structure of DNA often compared to?

• A spiral staircase

• A straight line

• A twisted ladder

• A flat sheet

Which base pairs are always found together in DNA?

• A and T, G and C

• A and C, T and G

• A and T, C and G

• A and G, C and T

How many different types of amino acids are there in nature?

• 40

• 30

• 20

• 10

What is a codon?

• A triplet of bases in DNA

• A quadruplet of bases in DNA

• A pair of bases in DNA

• A single base in DNA

What are the two stages of protein synthesis?

• Replication and Transcription

• Transcription and Translation

• Translation and Replication

• Replication and Translation