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Quiz on mRNA Processing

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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1.

What happens to mRNA at the end of transcription before it leaves the nucleus?

a)

It is translated into protein.

b)

Introns are removed, and exons are spliced together.

c)

It is degraded by enzymes.

d)

It is converted into DNA.

2.

What is the function of exons in mRNA?

a)

They are noncoding regions.

b)

They are coding regions for proteins.

c)

They are involved in DNA replication.

d)

They are responsible for mRNA degradation.

3.

What is the role of tRNA during the process of translation?

a)

It brings amino acids to the ribosomes.

b)

It carries the genetic code from DNA.

c)

It forms the structure of ribosomes.

d)

It synthesizes mRNA.

4.

Where do matching anticodons on tRNA molecules bind during translation?

a)

P site

b)

E site

c)

A site

d)

mRNA binding site

5.

What happens to tRNA after its amino acid is dropped off?

a)

It moves to the P site.

b)

It moves to the E site and leaves.

c)

It stays in the A site.

d)

It is degraded immediately.

6.

When does the process of translation stop?

a)

When a start codon is reached.

b)

When a stop codon is reached.

c)

When the ribosome is full.

d)

When all tRNA molecules are used.

7.

What happens once the stop codon is reached in protein synthesis?

a)

The amino acid chain is released and folded.

b)

The amino acid chain is destroyed.

c)

The amino acid chain is duplicated.

d)

The amino acid chain is shortened.

8.

What is added to the 3' end of mRNA during editing within the nucleus?

a)

Guanine cap

b)

Poly A tail

c)

Introns

d)

Start codon

9.

Where is mRNA sent after being edited in the nucleus?

a)

Golgi apparatus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Cytoplasm and ribosome

d)

Nucleus

10.

What is the role of tRNA in the ribosome?

a)

To edit mRNA

b)

To create a stop codon

c)

To read mRNA and create an amino acid strand

d)

To disassemble the ribosome complex

11.

What happens when a stop codon is reached during translation?

a)

mRNA is edited

b)

Ribosome complex disassembles

c)

Start codon is found

d)

Amino acid chain is folded

12.

Where can the amino acid chain be folded after translation?

a)

In the nucleus

b)

In the Golgi apparatus

c)

In the membrane of RER or in the cytoplasm

d)

In the mitochondria