Transcription & Translation

What takes place first?

• Transcription

• Translation

Where does Transcription take place in the cell?

• Nucleus

• Ribosomes

• Cytoplasm

• Cell Membrane

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Look at the image. What is the strand of genetic material that leaves the nucleus to produce amino acids called?

• DNA

• mRNA

What is the main purpose of transcription and translation?

• to synthesize mRNA

• to produce mRNA

• to make DNA

• to synthesize Protein

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Are the following base pairs DNA or mRNA?

ATG GCG

TAC CGC

• DNA

• mRNA

Is the following strand DNA or mRNA?

AUG UCA UCA

• DNA

• mRNA

It is obvious that we are discussing ______________ when you see a "U" in a strand of genetic material.

• DNA

• mRNA

What takes place in the nucleus?

• Transcription

• Translation

The image on the right is an example of ...

(Tip: Look at the letters)

• Transcription

• Translation

Translation takes place ...

• Inside the nucleus by the chromatin

• Outside the nucleus in the ribosome