Protein Synthesis Quizizz

Genes are portions of DNA that can code for what?

• proteins.

• carbohydrates.

• lipids.

• vitamins.

What is protein synthesis?

• when cells build proteins

• when cells breakdown amino acids.

• the conversion of carbohydrates into proteins.

• the storage of proteins in the cell.

What is one reason why proteins are important?

• They are like the "workers" of the body & perform many jobs

• They provide energy for the body.

• They store genetic information.

• They help in the digestion of carbohydrates.

RNA is a single stranded nucleic acid molecule: True or False

• True

• False

What are the 2 major steps of protein synthesis?

• Transcription and Translation

• Replication and Transcription

• Translation and Replication

• Mitosis and Meiosis

What molecule is made during transcription?

• mRNA

• DNA

• tRNA

• rRNA

What do ribosomes make?

• Ribosomes make proteins.

• Ribosomes make carbohydrates.

• Ribosomes make lipids.

• Ribosomes make nucleic acids.

What does the t in tRNA stand for?

• t stands for transfer.

• t stands for transcription.

• t stands for translation.

• t stands for transformation.

What are the tRNA molecules transferring? (What are the monomers of proteins?)

• amino acids

• proteins

• lipids

• messenger RNA

10. tRNA will attach to the matching (complementary) bases on which molecule?

• tRNA attaches to mRNA.

• tRNA attaches to DNA.

• tRNA attaches to rRNA.

• tRNA attaches to proteins.