Worksheets#26 DNA to Protein
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 28mins
What is the shape of DNA?
Double helix
single strand
hexagon
5 sided
The basic units (subunits) that both DNA and RNA are built with with are called
nucleotides
amino acids
peptides
codons
The pentagon-shaped (5 sided) parts of this strand of DNA represent...
nitrogen bases
deoxyribose
ribose
phosphates
Select the correct complementary sequence for the other DNA strand for the following DNA bases:
TAC ACG TTA AGC ACT .
ATG TGC AAT TCG TGA
TGC AAT TCG ACG UGA
UGC AAT UCG TGA
AUG TGC AAT UCG UGA
Which of the following sequences best describes the flow of information that takes place when a gene directs the synthesis of a protein?
protein --> RNA --> DNA
DNA --> mRNA --> tRNA --> protein
DNA --> amino acid --> RNA --> protein
DNA --> tRNA --> mRNA --> protein
What is the correct sequence of amino acids based on the order of these mRNA codons?
AUG UAC AGU UAG
Met, Tyr, Ser, Stop
Tyr, Ser, Stop Met
Met, Iso, Glu, Stop
Stop, Met, Iso, Tyr
Proteins are made of linked ...
amino acids
nucleotides
hydrocarbons
sugars
A codon is a triplet (3 base) code found on
mRNA
tRNA
DNA
DNA and RNA
The anticodon is a 3-base code found on
DNA
rRNA
tRNA
mRNA
The order of the amino acids and the bonds that fold the amino acid chains determine the _______ of the protein
shape
whether it is a single peptide or a polypeptide
The shape of a protein determines its
DNA gives the directions for making
"Nitrogenous" in the term nitrogenous base means that the bases (A, T, U, C & G) have the element called nitrogen in them.
True
False
A segment of DNA is shown in the diagram. Which of these identifies the part of the DNA segment labeled X?
Nucleotide
Phosphate group
Hydrogen bond
Deoxyribose
