RNA Synthesis Review

Copying of DNA to RNA is known as

• transcription

• translation

• replication

Genetic information is passed from the nucleus to the cytoplasm through

• RNA

• DNA

• Proteins

• None of the above

What is the complementary coding sequence of GACAATGTA, produced as a result of transcription?

• CTGTTACAT

• CUGUUACAU

• GACAATGTA

• CTGTTUCUT

What does m stand for in mRNA?

• messenger

• membrane

• molecular

• mickey mouse

This type of RNA transports amino acids to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

• mRNA

• rRNA

• tRNA

• All of the above

Which occur during protein synthesis?

• 
  replication, translation

• 
  transcription, translation

• 
  replication, transcription, translation

• 
  translation, transcription, replication

Match the following processes with their descriptions.

• Process of converting mRNA into protein

• transcription

• Process of forming a complex substance from simpler substances

• replication

• Process of producing mRNA from DNA

• translation

• Process of copying DNA to produce identical DNA molecules

• 
  synthesis

Which type of RNA is responsible for bringing amino acids to the ribosome?

• mRNA

• rRNA

• tRNA

• DNA

This type of RNA brings amino acids to the growing protein.

• Messenger RNA

• Transfer RNA

• Ribosomal RNA

Which RNA brings amino acids?

• rRNA

• tRNA

• mRNA