Proteins and DNA

What does DNA stand for?

• Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid

• Deoxyribonucleic Acid

• Deoxynuclose Acid

• Ribonucleic Acid

Where do you find DNA in a cell?

• ribosomes

• cytoplasm

• chloroplasts

• nucleus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

What are the base pairs in DNA?

• A and G, C and T

• A and T, C and G

• T and C, G and A

• A and C, T and G

A gene codes for

• a cell

• a protein

• a colour

• a cell wall

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Where does protein synthesis take place?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Vacuole

• Ribosomes

Which of the following is not a use for proteins in the body?

• Genes

• Antibodies

• Hormones

• Enzymes

What is the structure of DNA?

• circular

• double helix

• single stranded

• complementary

Enzymes are often called ...

• substrates

• biological catalysts

• cells

• medicines

Enzymes are specific and the ........ is where the substrate bonds

• stomach

• cell wall

• hormone

• active site

If the temperature gets too hot, or the pH changes the enzyme can ...

• work faster

• denature

• melt

• synthesise