Transcription and Translation

This process results in mRNA anticodons.

• Transcription

• Translation

Answer explanation

A single chromosome anywhere between 50 million and 250 million base pairs.

Where does transcription take place? (Spelling counts for this answer!)

Answer explanation

We share 40-50% of identical DNA with cabbage.

DNA is organized in-

• anticodons

• codons

• amino acids

• base pairs

Answer explanation

There are around 3 million DNA bases in our genome

What are the base pair rules in DNA?

• A pairs with U and C pairs with G

• A pairs with T and C pairs with U

• A pairs with T and C pairs with G

• A pairs with U and C pairs with T

Answer explanation

A single chromosome anywhere between 50 million and 250 million base pairs.

What are the base pair rules in RNA?

• A pairs with U and C pairs with G

• A pairs with T and C pairs with U

• A pairs with T and C pairs with G

• A pairs with U and C pairs with T

Answer explanation

Throughout evolution, humans have lost over 500 DNA codes.

How many nucleotides make up a codon? (You can type the number or the word.)

Answer explanation

If you put all the DNA molecules in your body end to end, the DNA would reach from the Earth to the Sun and back over 600 times.

How many nucleotides make up 5 codons? (You can type the number or the word.)

Answer explanation

If 3 nucleotides make up one codon, then 3 x 5 gives 15 nucleotides.

In transcription, you end with...

• DNA codons

• mRNA anticodons

• a protein

• amino acids

Answer explanation

A new technology called CRISPR could allow us to edit genomes, which might lead us to the cure of such mutations as cancer, Alzheimer's and, theoretically, any disease with a genetic component.

In translation, you end with...

• DNA codons

• mRNA anticodons

• a protein

• a chromosome

Answer explanation

If you could type 60 words per minute, eight hours a day, it would take approximately 50 years to type the human genome.

Every protein must begin with-

• A stop amino acid

• A start amino acid

• Glycine

• Valine

Answer explanation

The closest invertebrate genetic relative of humans is a small creature known as the star ascidian or golden star tunicate. In other words, you have more in common, genetically speaking, with this tiny chordate than you do with a spider or octopus or cockroach.