DNA, RNA and Protein Synthesis

What structure is labeled as "A"? (a)  

• amino acid

• nucleotide

• protein

• polysaccharide

What is the structure labeled as "Z"? (a)  

• DNA

• protein

• tRNA

• mRNA

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

The hydrogen bonds that connect the nitrogen base pairs are (a)   .

• weak

• strong

When you read or hear the words "exact copy" in a question, which process should you think of?

• transcription

• translation

• replication

• transportation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Reorder the following to show the steps of protein synthesis (from start to finish).

• the mRNA code is translated by the ribosome

• tRNA molecules add specific amino acids to make a protein

• mRNA is made from the DNA template in the nucleus

• DNA unwinds

• mRNA leaves the nucleus to enter the cytoplasm

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

When you read the word "translation" which parts of the cell (organelles) should you think of?

• ribosomes and cytoplasm

• chloroplast and mitochondria

• cell membrane and lysosome

When you see the words "replacement" or "replace", what type of mutation should you think of?

• insertion

• deletion

• substitution

What is the structure labeled as "V"?

• ribosome

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• Golgi body

Which nucleic acid can travel OUTSIDE the nucleus?

• DNA

• RNA

Match the following

• Protein Synthesis

• 
• DNA

• 
• nucleotide

• 
• ribose

  sugar

• 
• nitrogenous bases

• 

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1