DNA, Cell Cycle, Protein Synthesis: Frequently Missed Questions

Name the process pictured

• Protein Synthesis

• DNA Replication

• Mitosis

• Cell Cycle

The goal of protein synthesis is to...

• build a protein

• make DNA

• create genes

• make new cells

The red and blue colors in this diagram helps us see that...

• DNA is a double stranded molecule

• RNA is a double stranded molecule

• DNA is a single stranded molecule

• RNA and DNA are both single stranded molecules

A molecule like DNA is described as "double stranded" because it is made up of...

• two pieces that twist together

• one piece that is cut in two

• three pieces twisted together

• one side

During DNA replication...

• One DNA molecules makes two unique DNA molecules

• One DNA molecule makes two identical DNA molecules

• Two DNA molecules make one unique molecule

• Two DNA molecules make two identical DNA molecules

During DNA replication the two strands of a DNA molecule are "unzipped". Which structure is able to "unzip" the DNA?

• an enzyme

• mRNA

• a carbohydrate

• the nucleus

Name the process pictured

• Protein Synthesis

• DNA Replication

• Mitosis

• Cell Cycle

The goal of DNA replication is to...

• build a protein

• make another copy of DNA

• create genes

• make new cells

The cell cycle and mitosis model the process of...

• Replicating or copying DNA

• Building Proteins

• Making Genes

• Making more body cells

When cells go through the cells cycle it helps an organism...

• reproduce and make offspring

• lose weight

• replace dead or damaged cells

• build proteins