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Quizizz Review Transcription and Translation

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How does the process of DNA replication impact mutations in an individual?

a)

All DNA replication stops when there is a mutation, so the mutation won't hurt the

individual.

b)

Replication only produces new DNA strands, so the old stand with the mutation is

destroyed.

c)

Since replication keeps the old strands as templates, mutations may be carried into future

strands.

d)

Mutations are often lost since the cell will die during the replication process if the DNA is

mutated.

2.

Which step is incorrect?

a)

Step 1 is incorrect because DNA doesn’t unwind in the nucleus, instead it unwinds in the

cytoplasm.

b)

Step 2 is incorrect because the complementary base pairs are used as a template and not

deleted.

c)

Step 3 is incorrect because the DNA remains unwound to be transcribed into RNA.

d)

Step 4 is incorrect because the resulting DNA molecules are not identical.

3.

What is the most likely effect this could have on genetic information going forward?

a)

There will be no change in the genetic information that gets transmitted because the

complementary strand will never be used as a template.

b)

There will not be a change in the genetic information that gets transmitted because the

cells having the new section of DNA will correct any mutations.

c)

There will be a change in the genetic information that gets transmitted due to the

complementary strand being used as a template in future DNA replication.

d)

There will be a change in the genetic information that gets transmitted because the

sections of DNA with mistakes will be passed on to make future generations stronger.

4.

An original DNA sequence retrieved from the gametes of a female Golden Retriever and

a mutated DNA sequence from her puppy are found. How will this mutation affect the offspring of this puppy?

a)

The mutation will cause a genotypic change in this puppy, but its offspring will not inherit

this mutation.

b)

The mutation will not cause a genotypic change in the puppy and its offspring, but will

cause a phenotypic change.

c)

The mutation will cause a genotypic and phenotypic change in the puppy, but the

offspring are not affected by this mutation.

d)

The mutation will cause a genotypic change in the puppy, but will not cause a phenotypic

change in the puppy and its offspring.

5.

Will this mutation affect the protein resulting from this gene sequence?

a)

Yes, because an amino acid change has occurred.

b)

Yes, because all mutations change the resulting protein.

c)

No, because the amino acid sequence has not been changed.

d)

No, because mutations in the DNA do not affect the mRNA sequence.

6.

Which of the following conclusions can be made about the potential effect of genetic mutations

on physical characteristics?

a)

If a genetic mutation occurs, then it will cause a physical change in a person.

b)

If a genetic mutation occurs, then it will not cause a physical change in a person.

c)

If the genetic mutation causes a change to the protein sequence, then a person’s physical

traits will be affected.

7.

A couple would like to know the eye and hair color of their child when it is born. They go to a

geneticist to determine what phenotype is coded in their DNA. The DNA sequences for the

child's eye and hair color, phenotype chart, and a codon chart are shown. What would the geneticist tell the parents about the appearance of their child?

a)

Their child will have blue eyes and brown hair.

b)

Their child will have green eyes and brown hair.

c)

Their child will have hazel eyes and blonde hair.

d)

Their child will have brown eyes and blonde hair.

8.

Which statement explains the result of the process shown in Figure 1?

a)

This process generates RNA that can then be translated into proteins that express

specific genes.

b)

This process creates mutations in a cell's DNA sequence that leads to an increased

variation in the gene pool.

c)

This process uses RNA as a template to assemble different proteins for gene expression

for traits for cellular functions.

d)

This process leads to DNA nucleotides being matched with their complementary DNA

base pairs to conserve genetic information.

9.

DNA evidence is used by scientists to support the theory of evolution. In this theory, all

organisms originate from one common ancestor and developed into the different species that

we see today. Which statement best explains why DNA evidences can support the theory of

evolution?

a)

All living organisms share an identical genetic sequence.

b)

All living organisms hold their genetic information in a nucleus.

c)

All living organisms have genetic similarities due to similar habitats.

d)

All living organisms share the same components in their genetic information.

10.

Due to limited availability of human tissue donors, doctors are trying to find new ways to use

animal tissues, such as pigs, to treat their patients. What is the best explanation of why animal

tissues could successfully be used to treat humans?

a)

The organisms contain identical DNA sequences.

b)

There is an increase in genetic mutations in organisms.

c)

The organisms contain similarities in their genetic sequence.

d)

There is an increase in genetic variation between organisms.

11.

Why can the codo chart be used for all organisms?

a)

All organisms are genetically different.

b)

All organisms have homologous structures.

c)

All organisms share a common genetic code.

d)

All organisms come from a different ancestor.

12.

Recently, scientists have been able to create a complete sequence of mammoth DNA from

frozen samples found in Siberia. This discovery will allow scientists to clone a mammoth by

inserting the mammoth DNA into an cell that does not contain genetic material, which will then

develop inside a female Asian elephant. The Asian elephant is a relative of the mammoth and

has been on the endangered species list since 1986. What would be an ethical concern

associated with using an endangered Asian elephant to grow the embryo containing the cloned

mammoth DNA?

a)

Changing the DNA of the embryo would cause the mother elephant to mutate, as well

causing it harm.

b)

Using an endangered elephant for study could further reduce the ability of the elephants'

population to recover.

c)

Introducing a new mammoth species would decrease biodiversity for the already declining

elephant population.

d)

The cloned DNA of the mammoth could mix with the DNA of the scientists working on the

project, making a new species.

13.

Gene therapy is a field of medical research that develops treatments that modifies a person's

genes to help treat disease, replace genes that are missing, or turn off genes that are causing

problems. This therapy has the potential to prevent, treat, and cure certain inherited disorders,

such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, sickle cell disease, or cancers. What is an ethical issue that

could arise from gene therapy?

a)

Gene therapy will cure all diseases which could increase life span.

b)

Gene therapy will lead to a decrease in the need for medical professionals.

c)

Gene therapy will eliminate the nucleus found within the cells of the human body.

d)

Gene therapy will allow parents to choose the ideal traits they want in their babies.

14.
Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this partial strand
ATG TGA CAG
a)
ATG TGA CAG
b)
TAC ACT GTC
c)
GTA AGT GAC
d)
CAT TCA CTG
15.
In a molecule of double-stranded DNA, the amount of Adenine present is always equal to the amount of
a)
cytosine
b)
guanine
c)
thymine
d)
uracil
16.
Adenine bonds with ______________.
a)
Guanine
b)
Thymine
c)
Cytosine
d)
Adenine
17.
Which 2 molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?
a)
deoxyribose sugar and adenine
b)
deoxyribose sugar and a hydrogen bond
c)
deoxyribose sugar and the nucleus
d)
deoxyribose sugar and phosphate
18.
Nitrogenous bases are joined by which type of bond?
a)
polar bonds
b)
ionic bonds
c)
covalent bonds
d)
hydrogen bonds
19.
Nitrogenous bases are joined by which type of bond?
a)
polar bonds
b)
ionic bonds
c)
covalent bonds
d)
hydrogen bonds
20.
Replicate the following strand of DNA: 
AATCATGGA
a)
AATCATGGA
b)
TTAGTACCT
c)
UUAGUACCU
d)
GGATAUCUA
21.
DNA replication results in two DNA molecules,
a)
each one with two original strands
b)
each one with two new strands
c)
each one with one new strand and one original strand
d)
one with two new strands and the other with two original strands
22.
The enzyme that unzips the DNA to prepare for replication
a)
helicase
b)
replicase
c)
polymerase
d)
synthase
23.
order of replication
a)
3, 2, 1, 4
b)
2, 1, 4, 3
c)
2, 3, 1, 4
d)
3, 4, 1, 2
24.
What is the correct complimentary strand for the following DNA?ATCGAG
a)
TACGAG
b)
ATCGAG
c)
TAGCTG
d)
TAGCTC
25.
Four different segments of a DNA molecule are represented below. There is an error in the DNA molecule in 
a)
Segment 1 only
b)
segment 3 only
c)
Segment 2 and 3
d)
segment 2 and 4 
26.

Which process is used to make mRNA from the DNA in the nucleus?

a)

transcription

b)

translation

c)

replication

27.

Where does transcription take place in EUKARYOTIC cells?

a)

nucleus

b)

cytoplasm

c)

ribosome

28.
Which RNA bases would pair with TACGAA in transcription
a)
AUGCUU
b)
ATGCTT
c)
GCATCC
d)
GCAUCC
29.
How many amino acids are coded for by this sequence of nucleotides:
ATG GGA ACT CCA
a)
4
b)
2
c)
6
d)
12
30.
What is occurring in this picture?
a)
Translation
b)
Replication
c)
Translocation
d)
Transcription
31.

Transcribe the following DNA sequence into RNA:


AAT TAG GGC TCG

a)

AAT TAG GGC TCG

b)

TTA ATC CCG AGC

c)

UUA AUC CCG AGC

d)

TTU UTC CCG UGC

32.
What is the difference between DNA and RNA in terms of bases?
a)
RNA contains uracil in place of thymine
b)
RNA contains uracil in place of adenine
c)
RNA contains uracil in place of guanine
d)
RNA contains uracil in place of  cytosine
33.
In RNA, Uracil pairs with ______. 
a)
cytosine
b)
adenine
c)
guanine
d)
thymine
34.

Where does transcription take place in PROKARYOTIC cells?

a)

nucleus

b)

cytoplasm

c)

ribosome

35.

After transcription mRNA goes from the nucleus to the _________.

a)

Ribosome

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

d)

Vacuoles

36.

If the mRNA codon is AUG, what would the matching tRNA anticodon be?

a)

UAC

b)

AUG

c)

TAC

d)

GUA

37.
RNA is read in sections called:
a)
Triplets
b)
Genes
c)
Codons
d)
Genes
38.
tRNA molecules match the mRNA codons with a(n):
a)
Codon
b)
Anti-Codon
c)
Intron
d)
Methylated Cap
39.
Translation is a process that produces
a)
mRNA
b)
Protein
c)
Polypeptide Chains
d)
tRNA
40.
What process is going on in this photo? 
a)
Transcription 
b)
Translation 
c)
Replication 
d)
All the above 
41.
What structure of this molecule binds with the mRNA molecule?
a)
Amino Acid
b)
tRNA
c)
Anticodon
d)
Codon
42.

What is the order for Protein Synthesis?

a)

Transcription -> Translation -> Protein

b)

Translation - > Transcription -> Protein

c)

Protein -> Transcription -> Translation

d)

Translation -> Protein -> Transcription

43.
Amino acids are joined together in order to form
a)
DNA
b)
ribosomes
c)
proteins 
d)
RNA
44.
Process in which amino acids are assembled into proteins at the ribosome?
a)
Translation
b)
Transcription
c)
Meiosis
d)
Replication
45.
An RNA molecule is
a)
double helix
b)
always double stranded
c)
usually double stranded
d)
single stranded
46.
In mRNA, each codon specifies a particular 
a)
nucleotide
b)
amino acid
c)
purine
d)
pyrimidine
47.

An mRNA molecule is produced in which step of protein synthesis:

a)

replication

b)

transcription

c)

duplication

d)

translation

48.

. What are the building blocks of proteins called?

a)

nucleotides

b)

proteins

c)

amino acids

d)

carbohydrates

49.
How many bases are in one codon?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
50.
Using the codon identify the amino acid sequence:
AUG-CCA-GUA-GGG-UAA
a)
MET-HIS-ALA-GLY-STOP
b)
MET-PRO-GLY-VAL-STOP
c)
MET-PRO-VAL-GLY-STOP
d)
MET-THR-SER-ASP-STOP
51.

A point mutation is usually what type of mutation

a)

Frameshift

b)

Insertion

c)

Deletion

d)

Substitution

52.

A frameshift mutation is which of the following?

a)

Point mutation

b)

Insertion

c)

Deletion

d)

Subtitution

53.

Which mutation would be more harmful for an organism?

a)

Point mutation (substitution)

b)

Frameshift (insertion/Deletion)

54.

Why would a frameshift be more harmful?

a)

It changes all the code downstream

b)

Only one nucleotide is changing

c)

All mutations are harmful

d)

It can't correct iself

55.

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

56.

Which of the following would result in a frameshift mutation?

a)

Insertions only

b)

Substitution only

c)

Deletion only

d)

Insertions and Deletions

57.

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

58.

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

59.

ATTTGAGCC- Original

ATTGAGCC - Mutated

The example above is an example of a

a)

Insertion- Frameshift

b)

Deletion- Substitution

c)

Deletion -Frameshift

d)

All of the above

60.

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

61.

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.

62.

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

63.

Which type of mutation does the model demonstrate?

a)

Deletion

b)

Substitution

c)

Insertion

d)

Translocation