Unit 7 DNA/Protein Synthesis Vocab Quiz

What does the suffix "-ase" indicate in terms of Biology?

• It indicates a type of DNA molecule.

• It signifies a type of RNA molecule.

• It forms names of enzymes.

• It represents a type of genetic code.

What is an Anticodon?

• A sequence of three nucleotides that forms a part of DNA polymerase.

• A sequence of three nucleotides forming a unit of genetic code in a transfer RNA molecule.

• A type of RNA that combines with proteins to form ribosomes.

• The process of copying DNA prior to cell division.

What is the principle of base pairing in DNA?

• Adenine pairs with guanine, and thymine pairs with cytosine.

• Adenine pairs with cytosine, and guanine pairs with thymine.

• Adenine pairs with thymine, and guanine pairs with cytosine.

• All bases pair randomly with each other.

What is a Codon?

• A sequence of three nucleotides that together form a unit of genetic code in a DNA or RNA molecule.

• A type of enzyme involved in DNA replication.

• A single-stranded nucleic acid that passes along genetic messages.

• A repeating nucleotide at the ends of DNA molecules.

What is the role of DNA polymerase?

• It is a complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up chromosomes.

• It is a type of RNA that combines with proteins to form ribosomes.

• It is an enzyme involved in DNA replication that joins individual nucleotides to produce a DNA molecule.

• It is the process whereby genetic information coded in messenger RNA directs the formation of a specific protein.

What is DNA?

• A type of RNA molecule that transfers amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis.

• A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes.

• An enzyme that links together the growing chain of RNA nucleotides during transcription.

• A repeating nucleotide at the ends of DNA molecules that do not form genes.

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What is the structure of DNA described as?

• Single helix

• Double helix

• Triple helix

• Quadruple helix

What is the genetic code?

• The process of copying DNA prior to cell division.

• A type of RNA that combines with proteins to form ribosomes.

• A collection of codons of mRNA.

• An enzyme that links together the growing chain of RNA nucleotides during transcription.

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What is the function of Messenger RNA (mRNA)?

• It transfers amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis.

• It carries copies of instructions for the assembly of amino acids into proteins from DNA to the rest of the cell.

• It combines with proteins to form ribosomes.

• It prevents the loss of genes.

What does the term "pheno-" refer to?

• A type of RNA molecule.

• A sequence of three nucleotides.

• To show.

• To write.