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- 1. Multiple Choice
A section of DNA that codes for a particular protein is called a .............
gene
chromosome
cytoplasm
nucleus
- 2. Multiple Choice
Proteins consist of long chains of ..................
amino acids
fatty acids
glycerol
carbohydrates
- 3. Multiple Choice
How many bases are needed to code for one amino acid?
1
2
3
4
- 4. Multiple Choice
All DNA regions code for amino acids
true
false
- 5. Multiple Choice
Non-coding DNA regions can switch genes on and off controlling whether or not a gene is used to make a protein
true
false
- 6. Multiple Choice
A random change in the DNA sequence
mutation
reduction
oxidation
deletion
- 7. Multiple Choice
A genetic variant is a different version of a..........
gene
nucleus
chromosome
DNA
- 8. Multiple Choice
Use the table to determine the amino acids that are coded for by a base sequence above the table
Serine-threonine-asparagine-glutamic acid
Proline-threonine-phenylalanine-glutamic acid
Serine-threonine-tryptophan-glutamic acid
Serine-tryptophan-asparagine-glutamic acid
- 9. Multiple Choice
This stage of protein synthesis takes place in the cell's nucleus
transcription
translation
- 10. Multiple Choice
This stage of protein synthesis takes place in the cell's cytoplasm and involves subcellular structures called ribosomes
transcription
translation
- 11. Multiple Choice
Translation
This stage of protein synthesis takes place in the cell's nucleus
This stage of protein synthesis takes place in the cell's cytoplasm and involves subcellular structures called ribosomes
- 12. Multiple Choice
Transcription
This stage of protein synthesis takes place in the cell's nucleus
This stage of protein synthesis takes place in the cell's cytoplasm and involves subcellular structures called ribosomes
- 13. Multiple Choice
In what stage is mRNA made?
Transcription
Translation
DNA Replication
Mitosis
- 14. Multiple Choice
Where does TRANSCRIPTION occur?
Nucleus
Ribosome
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
- 15. Multiple Choice
Why does transcription occur?
because DNA is too big and can't leave the nucleus
because ribosomes are in the nucleus
because DNA polymerase is found there
because helicase unzips the DNA
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat process is going on in this photo?TranscriptionTranslationReplicationAll the above
- 17. Multiple Choice
Messenger RNA (mRNA) is put together by an enzyme called
RNA polymerase
restriction enzyme
protease
DNA polymerase
- 18. Multiple Choice
This molecule brings amino acids to the ribosome
transfer RNA (tRNA)
messenger RNA (mRNA)
polymerase RNA
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is A?
anticodon
tRNA
amino acid
ribosome
mRNA codon
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is B?
anticodon
tRNA
amino acid
ribosome
mRNA codon
- 21. Multiple Choice
What is C?
anticodon
tRNA
amino acid
ribosome
mRNA codon
- 22. Multiple Choice
What is D?
anticodon
tRNA
amino acid
ribosome
mRNA codon
- 23. Multiple Choice
What is E?
anticodon
tRNA
amino acid
ribosome
mRNA codon
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which letter represents a ribosome?
A
B
C
D
E
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which letter represents an amino acid?
A
B
C
D
E
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which letter represents a mRNA codon?
A
B
C
D
E
- 27. Multiple Choice
Which letter represents a tRNA?
A
B
C
D
E
- 28. Multiple Choice
Which letter represents an anticodon?
A
B
C
D
E
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