protein synthesis

What is the function of DNA in the cell?

• Carries genetic information
• Produces energy
• Controls cell division
• Transports oxygen

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

What is a gene?

• A segment of DNA that codes for a protein
• A type of RNA molecule
• A cellular organelle
• A type of mutation

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which of the following is a monomer of DNA?

• Nucleotide
• Polypeptide
• Amino acid
• Carbohydrate

What is the process by which genetic information is copied from DNA to mRNA called?

• Transcription
• Translation
• Replication
• Translocation

What is the shape of DNA molecule called?

• Double helix
• Triple helix
• Spiral helix
• Single helix

What is the function of mRNA in the cell?

• Transfers genetic information
• Provides structural support
• Regulates cell metabolism
• Stores energy

What is the function of tRNA in the cell?

• Translates DNA into RNA
• Carries amino acids
• Creates ribosomes
• Adds telomeres to DNA

Where in the cell does transcription occur?

• Cytoplasm
• Endoplasmic reticulum
• Golgi body
• Cell nucleus

What are peptides made of?

• Amino acids
• Codons
• pRNA
• Genes

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

in mRNA, codons are nucleotide sequences of what length?

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5