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Central Dogma Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When an extra base is inserted into the DNA sequence of a gene, the protein doesn't work. Which explains why?

a)

the base increases rate of translation

b)

the base causes DNA to be transcribed in opposite direction

c)

the inserted base causes the codons in the sequence to be shifted and read differently

d)

the base signals enzymes to translate DNA rather than RNA

2.
Genetic info flows in one direction. Which best represents this flow?
a)
DNA-protein-RNA
b)
Protein-RNA-DNA
c)
RNA-protein-DNA
d)
DNA-RNA-protein
3.
Where does transcription take place?
a)
nucleus
b)
ribosome
c)
cytoplasm
d)
smooth ER
4.
The anticodon is located on 
a)
DNA
b)
mRNA
c)
tRNA
d)
rRNA
5.

In RNA, Uracil pairs with ______.

a)

cytosine

b)

adenine

c)

guanine

d)

thymine

6.
The process to go from DNA to mRNA is _______
a)
translation
b)
transcription
c)
replication
7.

DNA holds the code for

a)

lipids

b)

carbohydrates

c)

proteins

d)

sugars

8.
The main function of tRNA is to...
a)
carry a message that, when translated, forms proteins
b)
form a portion of ribosomes
c)
string together complementary RNA and DNA strands
d)
bring amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes
9.

What is the correct amino acid sequence for the mRNA code AUGCCAGUAUGA

a)

Met-Pro-Ala-Val

b)

Met-Pro-Val

c)

Tyr-Gly-His

d)

Tyr-Gly-Arg-His

10.

What process is going on in this photo?

a)

Transcription

b)

Translation

c)

Replication

d)

All the above