WorksheetsDNA, Cell Cycle, Protein Synthesis: Frequently Missed Questions
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name the process pictured
Protein Synthesis
DNA Replication
Mitosis
Cell Cycle
The goal of protein synthesis is to...
build a protein
make DNA
create genes
make new cells
The red and blue colors in this diagram helps us see that...
DNA is a double stranded molecule
RNA is a double stranded molecule
DNA is a single stranded molecule
RNA and DNA are both single stranded molecules
A molecule like DNA is described as "double stranded" because it is made up of...
two pieces that twist together
one piece that is cut in two
three pieces twisted together
one side
During DNA replication...
One DNA molecules makes two unique DNA molecules
One DNA molecule makes two identical DNA molecules
Two DNA molecules make one unique molecule
Two DNA molecules make two identical DNA molecules
During DNA replication the two strands of a DNA molecule are "unzipped". Which structure is able to "unzip" the DNA?
an enzyme
mRNA
a carbohydrate
the nucleus
Name the process pictured
Protein Synthesis
DNA Replication
Mitosis
Cell Cycle
The goal of DNA replication is to...
build a protein
make another copy of DNA
create genes
make new cells
The cell cycle and mitosis model the process of...
Replicating or copying DNA
Building Proteins
Making Genes
Making more body cells
When cells go through the cells cycle it helps an organism...
reproduce and make offspring
lose weight
replace dead or damaged cells
build proteins
Mitosis or the M Phase helps create more...
body cells
DNA
protein
mRNA
Which process will help produce new bone cells to replace the ones that have been damaged or broken in an accident?
Protein Synthesis
DNA Replication
The Cell Cycle and
Mitosis
Which process causes the size of this frog to change over time? Why does it grow and get bigger?
Protein Synthesis
DNA Replication
Gene Cloning
Mitosis and the Cell Cycle
If DNA is not copied correctly, the cell will either die or not move on to the _________ phase until it is fixed.
G1
S
G2
M
Mutations (mistakes) can occur when DNA is being copied. Instead of moving on to the G2 phase the cell will...
die
move on to mitosis
make a protein
produce tRNA
According to the diagram which codon on the strand of mRNA codes for the amino acid Leucine (Leu)?
UUA
GUA
GCC
AGU
According to the diagram which amino acid is produced from the codon - AAG
Lys
(Lysine)
Valine
(Val)
Serine
(Ser)
Glutamate
(Glu)
Name the process pictured
Protein Synthesis
DNA Replication
Mitosis
Cell Cycle
The goal of the cell cycle and mitosis is to produce two identical daughter cells.
Carrot cells have 18 chromosomes. As a carrot grows and its cells divide, how many chromosomes are in each new daughter cells?
9
18
36
2
Where do you find a codon?
On a strand of DNA
On a strand of mRNA
Inside a protein
Attached to an amino acid
According to this diagram of mitosis, one cell produced...
2 cells with the original number of chromosomes
4 cells with half the number of chromosomes
2 cells with half the number of chromosomes
2 cells with double the number of chromosomes
Select the image of the cell where;
sister chromatids are being separated or pulled apart
during mitosis
Select the image of the cell where;
DNA is condensing and chromosomes are first appearing
during mitosis
Select the image of the cell where;
chromosomes are aligning in the middle of the cell
during mitosis
Select the image of the cell where;
nuclei are forming
as the process of mitosis ends
