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Understanding DNA to Protein Processes

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which type of RNA carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome?

a)

tRNA

b)

mRNA

c)

rRNA

d)

snRNA

2.

What is the main function of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in the cell?

a)

To carry amino acids to the ribosome

b)

To form the core of the ribosome and help with protein synthesis

c)

To copy DNA into RNA

d)

To transport genetic information to the nucleus

3.

During transcription, which enzyme is responsible for building the RNA strand?

a)

DNA polymerase

b)

RNA polymerase

c)

Ligase

d)

Helicase

4.

What is the correct order of the steps in the process of translation?

a)

Elongation, Initiation, Termination

b)

Initiation, Elongation, Termination

c)

Termination, Elongation, Initiation

d)

Initiation, Termination, Elongation

5.

Which type of RNA brings amino acids to the ribosome during translation?

a)

mRNA

b)

tRNA

c)

rRNA

d)

snRNA

6.

Given the DNA sequence: 5'-ATG CCA TGA-3', what would be the corresponding mRNA sequence after transcription?

a)

5'-UAC GGU ACU-3'

b)

5'-AUG CCA UGA-3'

c)

5'-TAC GGT ACT-3'

d)

5'-ATG CCA TGA-3'

7.

Explain how tRNA matches the correct amino acid to the mRNA codon during translation.

a)

By using its anticodon to pair with the mRNA codon

b)

By copying the DNA sequence

c)

By forming the ribosome

d)

By breaking down proteins

8.

Why is the process of transcription important for protein synthesis?

a)

It creates ribosomes

b)

It copies the genetic code from DNA to mRNA, which is needed to make proteins

c)

It breaks down proteins into amino acids

d)

It transports amino acids to the ribosome

9.

A mutation changes a DNA base from A to T in a gene. Predict how this might affect the protein produced.

a)

The protein will always be longer

b)

The protein may have a different amino acid, which could change its function

c)

The protein will not be affected at all

d)

The protein will become RNA

10.

A scientist observes that a cell is making a faulty protein. Using your knowledge of the central dogma, suggest one possible reason for this error.

a)

The cell has too much water

b)

There was a mistake during transcription or translation, leading to an incorrect mRNA or amino acid sequence

c)

The cell is not dividing

d)

The ribosome is not made of DNA