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Proteins, RNA, and Mutations

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which describes the functions of proteins in living things?

a)

structural, transport, signaling, catalysts, etc.

b)

stores and transmits genetic information

c)

stores energy and makes up cell membranes

d)

quick energy and forming cell structure

2.

Proteins are polymers of __________.

a)

amino acids

b)

fatty acids

c)

carboxylic acids

d)

nucleic acids

3.

All proteins

a)

have a unique structure that determines their unique function.

b)

are exactly the same in function but different in structure.

c)

are exactly the same in structure but different in function.

d)

are enzymes.

4.

The order of amino acids determines the ______ and ultimately the function of a protein.

a)

shape

b)

color

c)

flavor

d)

texture

5.

Enzymes are ________ that act as ________.

a)

proteins, catalysts

b)

amino acids, proteins

c)

proteins, amino acids

d)

catalysts, carbohydrates

6.

What is the function of enzymes in living things?

a)

increase the rate of chemical reactions

b)

form the basis of the plasma membrane

c)

main energy molecule for a cell

d)

insulation and protection

7.

Enzymes are composed of...

a)

Protein

b)

Lipids

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Starch

8.

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?

a)

stored energy

b)

create muscle

c)

speed up reactions as enzymes

d)

fights infection in the form of antibodies

9.

What is the shape of a protein?

a)

chains

b)

folded chains

c)

rings

d)

honeycomb

10.
In eukaryotes, functional messenger RNA molecules are made from
a)
exons spliced together after introns are removed
b)
introns spliced together after eons are removed
c)
exons spliced together with introns
d)
long pieces of RNA shortened by the Dicer enzyme
11.
Promoters are
a)

genes that code for individual proteins

b)

proteins that bind with DNA and prevent transcription

c)

DNA sequences that initiate transcription

d)

small molecules that bind with repressor proteins

12.
The number of codons in the genetic code is
a)
3
b)
4
c)
20
d)
64
13.
Which of the following statements about the genetic code is true?
a)
A codon can specify more than one amino acid
b)
Every codon specifies a different amino acid
c)
Some codons specify the same amino acid
d)
Some codons have no function at all
14.
Changes is DNA sequences that affect genetic information are known as
a)
replications
b)
mutations
c)
transformations
d)
translations
15.
A single-base mutation in a messenger RNA molecule could transcribe the DNA sequence CAGTAT into
a)
GTCATA
b)
GUCAUA
c)
GTCUTU
d)
GUAAUA
16.

True or False: RNA uses deoxyribose sugar.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

True or False: Transcription is the process by which the information in a strand of DNA is copied into a messenger RNA (mRNA).

a)

True

b)

False

18.

What mutation has occurred here?

T-G-A-C-C-A

T-G-A-G-C-A

a)

Substitution

b)

Deletion

c)

Insertion

d)

Frameshift

19.

Which of the following would result in a frameshift mutation?

a)

Insertions only

b)

Substitution only

c)

Deletion only

d)

Insertions and Deletions

20.

DNA molecule segment is : TTACGCAAG

The mutated DNA segment is TTCGCAAG. This is an example of ___ mutation.

a)

Substitution

b)

Deletion

c)

Insertion

d)

Inversion

21.

A mutation is defined as:

a)

A change in the cell's structure

b)

Anything that changes in an embryo

c)

Any change in the physical features of a human

d)

A change in the DNA sequence

22.

Why are insertion and deletion (frameshift) mutations so harmful?

a)

They change all of the codons from the mutation on down the line, which changes the amino acid sequence

b)

They insert things that an organism doesn't need.

c)

They often delete things that organisms need.

d)

Insertion and deletions are not any more harmful than substitution mutations.

23.

Which mutation will cause translation to stop?

a)

Mutations 1 and 3 only

b)

Mutation 1 only

c)

Mutation 2 only

d)

Muations 1, 2, 3