Cell Cycle and Proteins Quiz

What is the primary function of the G1 phase in the cell cycle?

• DNA replication

• Growth and preparation for DNA replication

• Mitosis

• Protein degradation

During which phase does the cell prepare for mitosis?

• G1 phase

• S phase

• G2 phase

• M phase

Which of the following is NOT a type of protein mentioned in the text?

• Structural proteins

• Enzymes

• Lipids

• Hormones

Where does transcription take place?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

What is the primary RNA transcript?

• A DNA molecule

• A newly synthesized RNA strand

• A protein

• A lipid

What is an anticodon?

• A set of 3 bases found on mRNA

• A set of 3 bases found on tRNA

• A protein that forms peptide bonds

• A type of enzyme in the ribosome

What is formed as a result of translation?

• DNA strand

• Lipid molecule

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

Which molecule does tRNA interact with to ensure the correct amino acid is added during protein synthesis?

• DNA

• mRNA

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

What is the amino acid sequence for the mRNA sequence AUG GGC GCU GGG UAG?

• Met-Gly-Ala-Gly-Stop

• Met-Ala-Gly-Ser-Stop

• Gly-Met-Ala-Gly-Stop

• Ala-Gly-Met-Ser-Stop

Which type of eye color is associated with a dominant trait?

• Blue

• Green

• Brown

• Hazel