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DNA & Protein Synthesis

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the two steps in the process of protein synthesis?

a)

mRNA and tRNA

b)

Transcription and Translation

c)

Replication and Transcription

d)

Replication and Translation

2.

During the process of DNA replication, a copy of the DNA molecule is made. If the original strand has the sequence: ATT TTT TAG GGA, what will the newly formed strand of DNA be?

a)

TAA AAA ATC CCT

b)

UAA AAA AUC CCU

c)

CCA AAA AAG CCC

d)

TAT GGG CTA TTC

3.

Where does Transcription take place inside of the cell?

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

In the DNA

c)

Inside of the Nucleus

d)

Outside of the Nucleus

4.

If a strand of DNA reads: TAC TTA TCC, what will an mRNA copy of this sequence be?

a)

ATG AAT AGG

b)

TAC TTA TCC

c)

UAG UUA UGG

d)

AUG AAU AGG

5.

What information is stored inside of the DNA code?

a)

Making Genes

b)

Making Proteins

c)

Making Sugars

d)

Making tRNA

6.

Which of the following best describes the characteristics of a DNA molecule?

a)

Single stranded, double helix, contains genes

b)

Single stranded, single helix, has a copy of a gene

c)

Double stranded, double helix, contains genes

d)

Double stranded, single helix, has a copy of a gene

7.

If an mRNA sequence reads: AUG GGC UUA, what was the original DNA sequence?

a)

TTC CCG TTA

b)

TAC CCG AAT

c)

TTT CCC AAT

d)

UAC CCG AAU

8.

What would the Amino Acid sequence be for an mRNA strand that reads: AUG CCC UUA?

a)

Met - Pro - Leu

b)

Val - Pro - Leu

c)

Ile - Pro - Leu

d)

Arg - Leu - Pro

9.

The name of the three nucleotide sequence on an mRNA is ____________ and the three nucleotide sequence on a tRNA is called a _______________.

a)

Helicase, polymerase

b)

Anti-codon, Codon

c)

Codon, Anti-Codon

d)

Polymerase, Anti-Codon

10.

What are the three parts of a DNA Nucleotide called?

a)

Adenine, Ribose Sugar, Helicase

b)

Phosphate, Deoxyribose Sugar, Nitrogen base

c)

Nitrogen base, Amino Acid, Polypeptide

d)

Phosphate, Ribose Sugar, Nitrogen Base