19 questions
In DNA replication, if the original sequence reads AATTTGCG, the complementary DNA strand would read?
AAUUUCGC
AATTTGCG
TTAAACGC
UUAAACGC
In which of the following ways does genetic information typically flow in an organism?
trait --> proteins --> RNA --> DNA
RNA --> trait -->protein --> DNA
DNA --> RNA --> protein --> trait
DNA --> protein --> trait--> RNA
What term describes when mRNA is read 3 consecutive letters (bases) at a time and it codes for a single amino acid?
Codon
Anticodon
Polypeptide
Gene
Which choice below correctly summarizes the base-pairing rules in RNA?
A-G
C-T
A-C
T-G
A-U
C-G
A-T
C-G
Which of the following is true regarding the process shown in the image?
The process shown above is known as cloning and involves the production of RNA from protein molecules.
The process shown above is known as replication and involves the production of DNA from RNA.
The process shown above is known as transcription and involves the production of proteins from DNA.
The process shown above is known as translation and involves the production of proteins from RNA.
Which component of the DNA molecule provides instructions for the production of the protein and determines the traits of the organism?
The phosphate group
The sugar molecule
The sequence of nitrogen bases
The hydrogen bonds that hold the sugars to the bases
What is the role of mRNA in expressing specialized structures?
Making energy available for cellular activities
Creating bonds to from biomolecules
Producing sugars that assist with replication
Providing information to form proteins
What is the purpose of the cellular process shown in the image?
Preserving genetic information for future generations
Deleting the information in the sequence produced from the DNA template
Transcribing information in the DNA sequence for use by the cell
Producing more nucleotides for the DNA sequence
If the mRNA codons read ACA-GUA-GAA-UUG-AUC, what amino acids make up the protein sequence?
Cys-Val-Gly-Ser-Stop
Cys-His-Leu-Asn-Stop
Thre-Val-Glu-Leu-Iso
None of the above
What type of biomolecule is being produced in the image?
Carbohydrate
Lipid
Nucleic Acid
Protein
Once the DNA is copied into RNA, it goes to what organelle to begin protein synthesis?
nucleus
rIbosome
cytoplasm
centriole
When using your codon chart, what sequence can you use to find the correct amino acid?
DNA
mRNA
tRNA
Any of these will do
In DNA replication, would the complementary strand of
AATCATGGA be?