DNA & Protein Synthesis Warmup

Front

What is the function of transfer RNA?

Back

It delivers the correct amino acid to the ribosome.

Front

In RNA, uracil takes the place of which DNA nitrogenous base?

Back

Thymine.

Front

If a portion of DNA reads GAG, what would the corresponding mRNA be?

Back

CUC.

Front

How many types of RNA are there?

Back

There are 3 types of RNA.

Front

What type of nucleic acid is a single strand?

Back

RNA.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is the process of converting DNA to RNA called?

Back

Transcription.

Front

What is the process of translating RNA into a protein called?

Back

Translation.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

Back

Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized.

Front

What are the three main types of RNA?

Back

mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), rRNA (ribosomal RNA).