Protein Synthesis

How do proteins help express traits?

• By storing energy.

• By carrying out DNA's instructions.

• By transporting oxygen.

• By providing structural support.

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What are the monomers of proteins?

• Nucleotides

• Amino acids

• Fatty acids

• Monosaccharides

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What is the meaning of "poly" in the context of proteins?

• One

• Many

• Few

• None

What does a polypeptide chain fold up to create?

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Protein

• Nucleic acid

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What is the primary structure of a protein?

• The 3D shape of the protein

• The sequence of amino acids linked together

• The folding of the protein into a zig-zag shape

• The combination of multiple amino acid chains

What is the tertiary structure of a protein?

• The sequence of amino acids

• The folding into a zig-zag shape

• The 3D shape of the protein

• The combination of multiple polypeptides

Where does transcription occur?

• In the ribosome

• In the cytoplasm

• In the nucleus

• In the mitochondria

Where does translation occur?

• In the nucleus

• In the ribosome

• In the Golgi apparatus

• In the endoplasmic reticulum

Which molecule can leave the nucleus?

• DNA

• RNA

• Protein

• Lipid

What does mRNA stand for?

• Messenger RNA

• Mitochondrial RNA

• Micro RNA

• Molecular RNA