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Transcription and Translation

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When RNA polymerase Unzips DNA and starts to copy a gene, what type of RNA does it create?

a)
messenger RNA (mRNA)
b)
transfer RNA (tRNA)
c)
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
d)
ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
2.

What are the monomers of DNA?

a)
amino acids
b)
nucleotides
c)
carbohydrates
d)
lipids
3.

What is unique about each gene in our DNA?

a)
Each gene is responsible for a unique trait.
b)
Each gene is found in a unique location in the genome.
c)
Each gene contains a unique sequence of amino acids.
d)
Each gene contains a unique sequence of nucleotides.
4.

The Central dogma is the explanation of how _____ is converted into _____.

a)
RNA, proteins
b)
proteins, DNA
c)
DNA, RNA
d)

DNA, proteins

5.

Which of the following steps in protein synthesis happens first?

a)
Translation
b)
Transcription
c)
Initiation
d)
Post-translational modification
6.

Which of the following in protein synthesis happens last

a)

rRNA reads the codon of mRNA

b)

mRNA leaves the nucleus

c)

amino acids are bonded together using tRNA to make a protein

d)

mRNA is created from RNA polymerase

7.

What is the job of rRNA?

a)
rRNA is responsible for storing genetic information
b)
rRNA helps in cell division
c)
rRNA is involved in energy production
d)
rRNA helps build proteins
8.

Use the DNA sequence below to determine the proper RNA sequence. TTT-CGC-ATA

a)

AAA-GCG-UAU

b)
UUU-GCG-UAU
c)
TTT-GCG-ATA
d)
TTT-CGC-ATT
9.

During transcription which of the following does NOT happen?

a)
Formation of mRNA
b)
Binding of RNA polymerase to DNA
c)
Separation of DNA strands
d)
Synthesis of a new DNA strand
10.

Where does transcription occur in the cell?

a)
cytoplasm
b)
mitochondria
c)
cell membrane
d)
nucleus
11.

Where does Translation occur in the cell?

a)
nucleus
b)
mitochondria
c)
ribosomes
d)
endoplasmic reticulum
12.

What is another name for rRNA

a)
messenger RNA
b)
transfer RNA
c)
deoxyribonucleic acid
d)
ribosomal RNA
13.

Codons are always found on the ______ of the ribosome.

a)

Bottom

b)

Top

14.

Anti codons are always found on the ______ of the codon and are attached to the ______.

a)

Top ; tRNA

b)

Bottom ; tRNA

c)

Top ; mRNA

d)

Bottom ; rRNA

15.

tRNA creates a polypeptide chain during which phase of the central dogma?

a)
translation
b)
mutation
c)
transcription
d)
replication
16.

mRNA is in the nucleus during which phase of the central dogma?

a)
translation
b)
replication
c)
splicing
d)
transcription
17.

What is attached to the top of a tRNA?

a)
amino acid
b)
ribosome
c)
mRNA
d)
DNA
18.

What is the job of mRNA?

a)
mRNA carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes for protein synthesis.
b)
mRNA acts as a structural component of the cell membrane.
c)
mRNA helps in the production of ATP in the mitochondria.
d)
mRNA is responsible for storing genetic information in the nucleus.