Protein Synthesis

What is the first step in protein synthesis?

• translation

• transcription

• replication

• splicing

Which molecule carries the genetic information from the nucleus to the ribosome

• mRNA

• tRNA

• rRNA

• DNA polymerase

What is the process of assembling amino acids into polypeptide chain based on the information carried by mRNA?

• translation

• transcription

• replication

• recombination

Which type of RNA carries specific amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis?

• mRNA

• tRNA

• rRNA

• aRNA

What is the primary function of rRNA in protein synthesis?

• carries amino acids to the ribosome

• transfers genetic information from DNA to mRNA

• makes up the ribosome

• decodes the genetic information on tRNA

Which of the following is NOT involved in protein synthesis?

• DNA polymerase

• ribosome

• amino acid

• tRNA

What is the final product of protein synthesis?

• lipids

• mRNA

• carbohydrates

• protein (polypeptide)

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which process involves the synthesis of a complementary RNA strand from a DNA template?

• translation

• transcription

• replication

• rRNA synthesis

The sequence of ____ determines the 3D shape of the protein

• rRNA

• amino acids

• RNA polymerase

• sugars

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

____ mRNA nucleotides = 1 codon = ____ amino acid(s)

• 3;1

• 1;3

• 1;1

• 3;3