WorksheetsProtein Synthesis Intro
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
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1.
Which of the following best describes the role of DNA in Protein Synthesis?
a)
DNA holds the instructions for making proteins
b)
DNA acts as the "messenger" to deliver the protein instructions
c)
DNA makes the proteins
d)
DNA delivers amino acids
2.
Why is mRNA important in protein synthesis?
a)
mRNA acts as the "messenger" that goes between the nucleus and the cytoplasm
b)
mRNA holds the protein instructions
c)
mRNA delivers the amino acids to the ribosome
d)
mRNA builds the protein
3.
What do ribosomes do in protein synthesis?
a)
Ribosomes build proteins
b)
Ribosomes turn DNA into mRNA
c)
Ribosomes travel to the nucleus through the cytoplasm
d)
Ribosomes attract amino acids
4.
What role does tRNA play in protein synthesis?
a)
tRNA delivers the amino acids
b)
tRNA acts as the "messenger" that goes between the nucleus and the ribosome
c)
tRNA holds the protein instructions
d)
tRNA folds the protein into a specific shape
5.
What is protein synthesis?
a)
The process of making proteins
b)
The process of dissolving proteins
c)
The process of combining DNA and proteins into one molecule
d)
The process of changing a protein into DNA
6.
What is the first step of protein synthesis?
a)
Transcription: DNA turns into mRNA
b)
Translation: mRNA turns into a protein
c)
Transcription: mRNA turns into a protein
d)
Translation: DNA turns into mRNA
7.
What is the second step of protein synthesis?
a)
Transcription: DNA turns into mRNA
b)
Translation: mRNA turns into a protein
c)
Transcription: mRNA turns into a protein
d)
Translation: DNA turns into mRNA
8.
Where is DNA stored inside the cell?
a)
In the nucleus
b)
In the ribosome
c)
In the cytoplasm
d)
In the plasma membrane
9.
What are proteins made out of?
a)
DNA
b)
mRNA
c)
Amino Acids
d)
Ribosomes
10.
If one DNA strand is GCA TTA, what will the complementary DNA strand be?
a)
CGT AAT
b)
GCA TTA
c)
CGU AAU
d)
CGU UUU
11.
If one DNA strand is GCA TTA, what will the mRNA strand be?
a)
CGT AAT
b)
GCA TTA
c)
CGU AAU
d)
CGU UUU
12.
Who is Ms. Harris' favorite person?
a)
Cathy (little sister)
b)
Suzanne (her mom)
c)
Mr. Hibbs
d)
Birthday Twin
13.
What would happen if your cell could not make mRNA?
a)
A protein would still be made, but it would be deformed
b)
DNA would be forced out of the nucleus to create proteins
c)
The cell would not be able to make proteins
d)
The cell's DNA would dissolve
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