Protein Synthesis 2

What is the process called when DNA is transcribed into a message?

• Translation

• Replication

• Transcription

• Mutation

Which molecule carries an amino acid and pairs with the mRNA during translation?

• tRNA

• DNA

• rRNA

• mRNA

What is the role of RNA polymerase in transcription?

• Connect complementary RNA bases to DNA

• Build proteins

• Protect the body

• Transport amino acids

Where does transcription take place within the cell?

• Cytoplasm

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

What is the function of a ribosome in protein synthesis?

• Regulate gene expression

• Store genetic information

• Build proteins

• Make DNA

What does the mRNA carry out of the nucleus during translation?

• Ribosomes

• Genes

• Proteins

• Amino acids

What is the role of tRNA in translation?

• Regulate gene expression

• Build proteins

• Transcribe DNA

• Carry amino acids

What does a stop codon indicate during translation?

• Start of protein synthesis

• Transport of proteins

• End of protein synthesis

• Mutation in DNA

Which molecule is responsible for reading the mRNA codons during translation?

• DNA

• mRNA

• tRNA

• rRNA

What is the first amino acid typically coded for by the start codon AUG?

• Leucine

• Proline

• Glycine

• Methionine