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DNA: The code of Life - Terminology Test

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Molecule containing information for protein synthesis in its anti-codon.

a)

Transfer RNA

b)

Messenger RNA

c)

Ribosomal RNA

d)

Mitochondrial RNA

2.

Bonds by which base pairs are linked in DNA.

a)

Covalent bonds

b)

Repulsive bonds

c)

Weak hydrogen bonds

d)

Ionic bonds

3.

Double stranded nucleic acid that is a contituent of chromosomes.

a)

RNA

b)

DNA

c)

cDNA

d)

tRNA

4.

Single stranded nucleic acid.

a)

RNA

b)

DNA

c)

Nucleotide

d)

non-coding DNA

5.

Site of DNA replication and transcription.

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Mitochondrion

c)

Nucleus

d)

Ribosomes

6.

Transfer of the coded message for protein synthesis from DNA to mRNA.

a)

DNA Replication

b)

Reverse Transcription

c)

Translation

d)

Transcription

7.

Building blocks consisting of a sugar, phosphate and nitrogen base.

a)

Monomer

b)

amino acids

c)

nucleotides

d)

monosaccharides

8.

Sections of DNA that do not carry a code for proteins.

a)

Junk DNA

b)

Non-Coding DNA

c)

Rubbish DNA

d)

No-Coding DNA