SCIENCE 10: 3rd Quarter QUIZ #4

Which molecule carries a copy of the genetic information out of the nucleus?

• amino acid

• mRNA

• rRNA

• tRNA

What do you call the sequence of three bases in mRNA that corresponds to an amino acid?

• amino acid

• anticodon

• code

• codon

What do you call the sequence of three bases in tRNA that corresponds to an amino acids?

• amino acid

• anticodon

• code

• codon

Where does transcription takes place in protein synthesis?

• Golgi bodies

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• ribosome

Which of the following is directly involved in translation phase of protein synthesis?

• cytoplasm

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• ribosome

Which of the following is carried by the transfer RNA (tRNA)?

• amino acid

• DNA

• nucleic acid

• ribosome

Which of the following is NOT a part of protein synthesis?

• elongation

• replication

• transcription

• translation

In the RNA molecule, which nitrogen base is found in place of thymine?

• cytosine

• guanine

• thymine

• uracil

During the process of transcription, which of the following is produced?

• ATP

• DNA

• H2O

• mRNA

If the DNA template reads “ATA”, which of the following would be the corresponding mRNA codon?

• ATA

• TUT

• UAU

• UCU