DNA, RNA, Replication & Protein Synthesis

What is the process by which DNA makes an exact copy of itself called?

• DNA synthesis

• DNA replication

• DNA transcription

• DNA translation

What are the building blocks of DNA called?

• carbohydrates

• nucleotides

• proteins

• amino acids

Which molecule carries the genetic information from DNA to the site of protein synthesis?

• mRNA polymerase

• rRNA

• tRNA

• mRNA

What is the function of DNA in living organisms?

• DNA carries genetic instructions

• DNA is responsible for producing energy in cells

• DNA helps in maintaining the structure of cells

• DNA is involved in the production of proteins

Chargaff's rule states that the amount of _____ will equal the amount of thymine, and the amount of cytosine will equal the amount of _____.

What is the complementary base pair for adenine in DNA?

• uracil

• thymine

• guanine

• cytosine

What is the complementary base pair for cytosine in DNA?

• uracil

• thymine

• guanine

• adenine

What is the type of RNA that carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes?

• mRNA

• sRNA

• rRNA

• tRNA

The Central Dogma of Biology follows this order: _____--> _____--> _____

What is the process by which proteins are synthesized from the genetic information in RNA called?

• translation

• transcription

• replication

• mutation