Quiz

Quiz • DNA/RNA/Protein Synthesis • Let the Games Begin!!!

Question # 1 • Who are the two individuals given credit for discovering the DNA molecule?

Question # 2 • Where in the cell is DNA found?

Question # 3 • What are the two steps in protein synthesis?

Question # 4 • A long chain of amino acids form a ______.

Question # 5 • What carries the amino acid to the ribosome

Question # 6 • What is the base found in RNA that is not in DNA?

Question #7 • Every 3 bases along the mRNA molecule is called?

Question # 8 • Where in the cell does protein synthesis take place? (Be specific!)

Question # 9 • Every 3 bases on the tRNA is called?

Question # 10 • What are the basic units of the DNA molecule called?

Question # 11 • The bases of the DNA molecule are held together by ________ ________.

Question # 12 • What is the complementary strand of DNA to that below? A-A-G-T-T-C-C-A-C-G-G-A

Question # 13 • Using the strand of DNA below, give the mRNA that would be made from it. T-T-A-T-G-C-G-A-C-T-G-C

Question # 14 • Given the strand of mRNA below, how many amino acids are coded for? A-U-U-G-C-U-C-A-U-U-A-G

Question # 15 • Given the strand of mRNA below, what amino acids are coded for? (use your codon chart) A-U-U-G-C-U-C-A-U-U-A-G

Bonus Question • What are the 4 parts of the cell involved in protein synthesis?