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WorksheetsChapter 27 Quiz 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The genetic code is a (a)______________ code. Every amino acid in a protein is coded for by a sequence of three bases on a DNA strand.
degenerate
universal
triplet
non-overlapping
The code is (b) _____________. This means that more than one triplet code can code for the same amino acid.
degenerate
universal
triplet
non-overlapping
The code is (c)______________. This means that each base in a triplet code is used only once.
degenerate
universal
triplet
non-overlapping
The code is (d)______________. This means that the same triplet code codes for the same amino acid in all organisms.
degenerate
universal
triplet
non-overlapping
Which of the following correctly describes transcription?
the synthesis of polypeptides on ribosomes
the synthesis of mRNA using part of the DNA as a template
Which of the following correctly describes translation?
the synthesis of polypeptides on ribosomes
the synthesis of mRNA using part of the DNA as a template
Which of the following correctly describes a coding strand?
the strand of DNA that serves as a template during transcription
the strand of DNA that is not transcribed
Which of the following correctly describes a non-coding strand?
the strand of DNA that serves as a template during transcription
the strand of DNA that is not transcribed
Which of the following correctly describes a codon?
a group of three consecutive mRNA bases that specifies one acid amino or a stop signal in protein synthesis
a group of three consecutive bases in a tRNA molecule that is complementary to a mRNA codon
Which of the following correctly describes an anticodon?
a group of three consecutive mRNA bases that specifies one acid amino or a stop signal in protein synthesis
a group of three consecutive bases in a tRNA molecule that is complementary to a mRNA codon
