RNA and Protein Synthesis Transcription

The process of ___ creates mRNA that is later used for protein synthesis.

• synthesis

• transcription

• translation

• transcribe

What is the central dogma of biology?

• DNA codes for RNA, which guides enzyme synthesis

• DNA codes for RNA, which guides protein synthesis

• RNA codes for DNA, which guides protein synthesis

• RNA codes for DNA, which guides enzyme synthesis

A strand containing ribose and uracil is called ___.

• protein

• tRNA

• mRNA

• RNA

The ability of E. Coli to control its gene transcription in response to environmental factors is called ___.

• operon

• anitcodon

• exon

• adenine

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What is the first step in the process of protein synthesis?

• Translation

• DNA Replication

• Transcription

• Protein Folding

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

• mRNA

• rRNA

• tRNA

• All of the above

During translation, what does the tRNA deliver to the ribosomes? (a)  

• 
  amino acids

• 
  DNA

• mRNA

• 
  proteins

The main function of tRNA is to...

• carry a message that, when translated, forms proteins

• form a portion of ribosomes

• string together complementary RNA and DNA strands

• bring amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes

Match the following processes with their descriptions.

• Process of converting mRNA into protein

• transcription

• Process of copying DNA to produce identical DNA molecules

• 
  synthesis

• Process of forming a complex substance from simpler substances

• replication

• Process of producing mRNA from DNA

• translation

Which RNA brings amino acids?

• rRNA

• tRNA

• mRNA