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DnA-RNA-Protein Synthesis

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 6hrs 45mins

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1.

Once an mRNA is created, the next step is:

a)

proofreader enzymes check the polypeptide to be sure it is correct

b)

it stays in the nucleus to build the protein with tRNA help

c)

the tRNA bring the amino acids to it

d)

it leaves the nucleus and goes to the ribosome

2.

Use the picture to answer the following question: Structure D is

a)

codon

b)

anticodon

3.

If the mRNA reads GUA, what tRNA anticodon would be necessary to drop off the amino acid?

a)

CAT

b)

CAA

c)

CAU

d)

GAU

4.

Use the picture to answer the following: the entire structure labeled at E is

a)

mRNA

b)

tRNA

c)

rRNA

d)

Amino Acid

5.

What is the COMPLEMENTARY strand of this DNA molecule: CGA-TTG-GCC-ACG

a)

GGT-AAC-GCC-ACG

b)

GCT-AAC-CGG-TGC

c)

GCT-AAC-CGG-TGF

d)

GCT-AAC-CCC-TGC

6.

How many codons would be required to specify a series of 3 amino acids?

a)

12

b)

6

c)

3

d)

9

7.

Which of these is found in both DNA and RNA?

a)

thymine

b)

Adenine

c)

deoxyribose

d)

ribose

8.

TRANSCRIBE the following DNA strand into an mRNA strand: CGA-TTG-GCC-ACG

a)

GCU-AAC-CGG-UGC

b)

GCT-AAC-CGG-TGC

c)

GCU-AAC-CGG-GCG

d)

this is not a DNA molecule

9.

Transcription

a)

Occurs in the nucleus and creates mRNA

b)

Occurs in the ribosome and makes mRNA

c)

Occurs in the nucleus and makes a protein

d)

Occurs in the ribosome and makes a protein

10.

The genetic code of any organism is determined by

a)

the sequence of anticodons in the tRNA

b)

the arrangement of sugar and phosphate on the DNA ladder

c)

the sequence of the proteins that are built

d)

the sequence of nitrogen bases in the DNA

11.

The number, type and order of nucleotides in DNA specifies (tells) the order of what?

a)

proteins

b)

genes

c)

amino acids

d)

peptide bonds

12.

Use the picture to answer this question: Structure C is

a)

the mRNA strand

b)

the tRNA strand

c)

the growing polypeptide (protein) strand

d)

the DNA strand

13.

The Central Dogma of Molecular Biology is

a)

DNA>RNA>tRNA

b)

gene>protein>DNA

c)

DNA>RNA>protein

d)

protein>RNA>DNA

14.

Use the picture for this question: The organelle responsible for protein synthesis labeled A is:

a)

an anticodon

b)

a ribosome

c)

a codon

d)

an amino acid

15.

Use the picture for this question: The process shown here is

a)

cell division

b)

DNA replication

c)

translation

d)

transcription

16.

The process of creating a polypeptide is

a)

done in the nucleus

b)

translation

c)

replication

d)

transcription

17.

Most errors in DNA are not harmful to you, why?

a)

The error is not copied by the mRNA

b)

The error is corrected when mRNA is created

c)

The proofreader enzymes always fix the errors

d)

The error is not in a important part of a gene

18.

Use the Genetic Code Wheel to help: if the mRNA reads GGA, what amino acid does it code for?

a)

serine

b)

CCU

c)

glutamic acid

d)

glycine

19.

Use the Genetic Code Wheel to TRANSLATE the following mRNA strand into the 4 amino acids: GCU-AAC-CGG-UGC

a)

Alanine-Asparagine-Arginine-Cysteine

b)

Alanine-Glutamine-Arginine-Cysteine

c)

Alanine-Asparagine-Arginine-Leucine

d)

Alanine-Lysine-Arginine-Leucine

20.

A chain of connected amino acids is called

a)

a mRNA

b)

a chromosome

c)

a polypeptide

d)

a monomer

21.

The first step in DNA replication is:

a)

enzymes proofread the new DNA strand

b)

the enzymes unzip the DNA

c)

the cell divides into 2 cells

d)

placement of nucleotides onto open sides

22.

In DNA electrophoresis what is purpose for the buffer?

a)

It helps to cut the DNA strands into different lengths

b)

It helps to move the electrical current through the sample

c)

It helps to identify which sample is the father's DNA

d)

It helps to dye the DNA bands to see them better

23.

How are the amino acids held together in a growing polypeptide chain?

a)

Codon bonds

b)

Peptide bonds

c)

Purine bonds

d)

Hydrogen bonds