Bio (9) Test Prep- Gene Expression

What is the process called that converts DNA into mRNA?

What is the process called that converts mRNA into protein?

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The role of mRNA in protein synthesis is to:

• carry amino acids to the ribosome

• serve as a template for protein synthesis

• form the structure of ribosomes

• catalyze the formation of peptide bonds

What is the process called where DNA is converted into RNA?

Fill in the blank: Genes are DNA codes that don’t matter unless they are turned into _______.

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• nucleotides

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What is the role of ribosomes in gene expression?

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DIRECTIONS: Now, brainstorm and come up with another analogy for gene expression where DNA, RNA, and Protein are represented in a different context. What would represent each component?

• DNA is the blueprint, RNA is the messenger, Protein is the building.

• DNA is the recipe, RNA is the cook, Protein is the dish.

• DNA is the script, RNA is the director, Protein is the movie.

• DNA is the map, RNA is the guide, Protein is the journey.

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What process is shown in the diagram?

• Photosynthesis

• Cell division

• Respiration

• Fermentation

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DNA that gets coded into a protein

• Exon

• Intron

• Sense DNA

• Non-Sense DNA

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DNA that gets cut out and doesn't get turned into a protein

• Exon

• Intron

• Sense DNA

• Non-Sense DNA