DNA Replication And Protein Synthesis! Quiz

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    Unlike DNA, RNA contains

    • Adenine
    • Uracil
    • Phosphate groups
    • Thymine
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What do you know about DNA replication? DNA replication is the biological course of action of creating two identical replicas of DNA from one original DNA model. DNA replication occurs in all living organisms that are an essential part of biological inheritance. Protein synthesis balances the loss of cellular proteins through the production of new proteins. This quiz will teach you more about DNA replication and protein synthesis. Give it a shot.

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  • 2. 

    In a DNA molecule, what base is paired with cytosine?

    • Thymine

    • Guanine

    • Adenine

    • Uracil

    Correct Answer
    A. Guanine
    Explanation
    Cytosine is one of the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA. It forms a complementary base pair with guanine through hydrogen bonding. This means that in a DNA molecule, cytosine is always paired with guanine. Thymine, adenine, and uracil are the other three bases, but they do not pair with cytosine in DNA.

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  • 3. 

    A strand of DNA is made up of the bases CATAGCGTA. What is the complementary base sequence on the other strand of DNA? A) CATAGCGTA   B) UTATCUCAT   C) GTATCGCAT   D) CAUAGCCUA

    • CATAGCGTA

    • UTATCUCAT

    • GTATCGCAT

    • CAUAGCCUA

    Correct Answer
    A. GTATCGCAT
    Explanation
    The complementary base sequence of DNA is formed by pairing specific bases. In DNA, adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T), and cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G). Therefore, to find the complementary base sequence, we need to replace each base with its complementary base. In the given sequence CATAGCGTA, we can see that each base is already paired with its complementary base (C pairs with G, A pairs with T). Thus, the complementary base sequence is GTATCGCAT.

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  • 4. 

    During protein synthesis, genetic material is transferred from _____.   

    • RNA to DNA to proteins

    • DNA to RNA to proteins

    • DNA to glucose to proteins

    • Proteins to RNA to DNA

    Correct Answer
    A. DNA to RNA to proteins
    Explanation
    During protein synthesis, genetic material is transferred from DNA to RNA to proteins. This process is known as transcription and translation. Transcription occurs in the nucleus where DNA is used as a template to synthesize RNA molecules. The RNA molecules then undergo translation in the cytoplasm, where they are used as instructions to assemble amino acids into proteins. This sequential transfer of genetic information from DNA to RNA to proteins is a fundamental process in all living organisms.

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  • 5. 

    RNA contains the sugar A) ribose.   B) deoxyribose.   C) glucose.   D) lactose.

    • Ribose

    • Deoxyribose

    • Glucose

    • Lactose

    Correct Answer
    A. Ribose
    Explanation
    RNA contains the sugar ribose. Ribose is a 5-carbon sugar that is a component of RNA molecules. It is different from deoxyribose, which is the sugar found in DNA. Glucose and lactose are different types of sugars, but they are not found in RNA.

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  • 6. 

    How many types of RNA are involved in protein synthesis?

    • 1

    • 3

    • Hundreds

    • Thousands

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
    Explanation
    There are three types of RNA involved in protein synthesis: messenger RNA (mRNA), transfer RNA (tRNA), and ribosomal RNA (rRNA). mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes, where protein synthesis occurs. tRNA helps in translating the mRNA sequence into amino acids and brings them to the ribosomes. rRNA is a structural component of ribosomes and plays a crucial role in protein synthesis. Therefore, the correct answer is 3.

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following is a nucleotide found in DNA?

    • Ribose + phosphate group + thymine

    • ribose + phosphate group + uracil

    • Deoxyribose + phosphate group + uracil

    • Deoxyribose + phosphate group + cytosine

    Correct Answer
    A. Deoxyribose + phosphate group + cytosine
    Explanation
    The correct answer is deoxyribose + phosphate group + cytosine. This is because DNA is made up of nucleotides, which consist of a sugar molecule (in this case deoxyribose), a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base. Cytosine is one of the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA, along with adenine, guanine, and thymine. Uracil is found in RNA, not DNA.

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  • 8. 

    Which cell structures are involved in protein synthesis?  

    • Cell wall

    • Ribosomes

    • Mitochondria

    • Vacuoles

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Ribosomes
    Explanation
    Ribosomes are the cell structures involved in protein synthesis. They are responsible for translating the genetic information from the DNA into proteins. Ribosomes can be found in all types of cells, including prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. They are composed of RNA and proteins and are found either free in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum. Ribosomes play a crucial role in the process of protein synthesis by reading the mRNA and assembling the amino acids into a polypeptide chain. Therefore, the correct answer is ribosomes.

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  • 9. 

    DNA replication results in two DNA molecules, A) each with two new strands.   B) one with two new strands and the other with two original strands.   C) each with one new strand and one original strand.   D) each with two original strands.

    • Each with two new strands.

    • One with two new strands and the other with two original strands.

    • Each with one new strand and one original strand

    • Each with two original strands

    Correct Answer
    A. Each with one new strand and one original strand
    Explanation
    During DNA replication, the double-stranded DNA molecule unwinds and separates into two strands. Each original strand serves as a template for the synthesis of a new complementary strand. This results in two DNA molecules, each consisting of one original strand and one newly synthesized strand. Therefore, the correct answer is "each with one new strand and one original strand."

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  • 10. 

    DNA located in the nucleus of a cell provides the genetic information required to build proteins in a cell. However, proteins are made outside the nucleus. Which statement best explains how the genetic instructions for protein synthesis are delivered outside the nucleus?

    • Amino acids carry the genetic information through the Golgi apparatus.

    • The nucleus divides and one-half the genetic information is used to build proteins.

    • The endoplasmic reticulum migrates into the nucleus and attaches to the DNA.

    • The genetic information is transferred out of the nucleus by RNA.

    Correct Answer
    A. The genetic information is transferred out of the nucleus by RNA.
    Explanation
    DNA contains the genetic instructions for building proteins, but proteins are synthesized outside the nucleus in the cytoplasm. The transfer of this information is done by messenger RNA (mRNA), which is created during a process called transcription. The mRNA carries a copy of the genetic instructions from the DNA in the nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm, where protein synthesis occurs. This ensures that the instructions from the DNA can be translated into a sequence of amino acids to form proteins.

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  • 11. 

    What happens during the process of translation?  

    • Messenger RNA is made from DNA.

    • The cell uses information from messenger RNA to produce proteins.

    • Transfer RNA is made from messenger RNA.

    • Copies of DNA molecules are made.

    Correct Answer
    A. The cell uses information from messenger RNA to produce proteins.
    Explanation
    During the process of translation, the cell uses information from messenger RNA to produce proteins. Messenger RNA is synthesized from DNA in a process called transcription, and it carries the genetic code from the DNA to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm. The ribosomes then read the mRNA sequence and use it as a template to assemble amino acids in the correct order, forming a protein molecule. This process is essential for gene expression and protein synthesis in cells.

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  • 12. 

    Genes are sections of DNA that contain instructions for assembling.

    • Purines

    • Nucleosomes

    • Proteins

    • Pyrimidines

    Correct Answer
    A. Proteins
    Explanation
    Genes are sections of DNA that contain instructions for assembling proteins. Proteins are essential molecules that perform various functions in the body, such as building and repairing tissues, regulating chemical reactions, and serving as enzymes and hormones. Therefore, it is correct to say that genes contain instructions for assembling proteins. Purines and pyrimidines, on the other hand, are types of nitrogenous bases that make up the building blocks of DNA and RNA, while nucleosomes are structures formed by DNA wrapped around histone proteins.

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  • 13. 
    This molecule below is an example of the monomer of a protein. What is this molecule called? - ProProfs

    This molecule below is an example of the monomer of a protein. What is this molecule called?

    • Amino acid

    • Carbohydrate

    • Fatty acid

    • Nucleic acid

    Correct Answer
    A. Amino acid
    Explanation
    The molecule shown in the question is an example of an amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and are composed of an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a side chain. They are linked together through peptide bonds to form proteins. Carbohydrates are composed of sugars, fatty acids are the building blocks of lipids, and nucleic acids are the building blocks of DNA and RNA. Therefore, the correct answer is amino acid.

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  • 14. 

    What is produced during translation? A) RNA molecules   B) DNA molecules   C) RNA polymerase   D) proteins

    • RNA molecules

    • DNA molecules

    • RNA polymerase

    • Proteins

    Correct Answer
    A. Proteins
    Explanation
    During translation, proteins are produced. Translation is the process in which the genetic information encoded in RNA molecules is used to synthesize proteins. This process occurs in the ribosomes, where transfer RNA (tRNA) molecules bring the correct amino acids according to the codons on the messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule. The ribosomes then catalyze the formation of peptide bonds between the amino acids, resulting in the production of proteins.

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  • 15. 

    During transcription, what base pairs with adenine?  

    • Uracil

    • Thymine

    • Guanine

    • Cytosine

    Correct Answer
    A. Uracil
    Explanation
    During transcription, adenine base pairs with uracil. This is because in RNA, uracil replaces thymine, which is found in DNA. Adenine and uracil form a complementary base pair, meaning they bind together through hydrogen bonding. This pairing is crucial for the transcription process, where the DNA sequence is copied into RNA.

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  • 16. 

    Which type of molecule transcribes the information from a DNA molecule to a molecule that carries the information to a ribosome?

    • TRNA

    • RRNA

    • MRNA

    • DRNA

    Correct Answer
    A. MRNA
    Explanation
    mRNA (messenger RNA) is the type of molecule that transcribes the information from a DNA molecule to a molecule that carries the information to a ribosome. mRNA is synthesized during the process of transcription, where it copies the genetic information from DNA and carries it to the ribosome for protein synthesis. This process is essential for gene expression and the production of proteins in cells. tRNA (transfer RNA) carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis, rRNA (ribosomal RNA) forms the structure of ribosomes, and dRNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is another term for DNA.

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  • 17. 

    What takes place during replication? A) the information in a molecule of DNA is copied before cell division occurs   B) information from mRNA is used to make proteins   C) mRNA makes a copy of the DNA template   D) rRNA reads the information from mRNA to make proteins

    • The information in a molecule of DNA is copied before cell division occurs

    • Information from mRNA is used to make proteins

    • MRNA makes a copy of the DNA template

    • RRNA reads the information from mRNA to make proteins

    Correct Answer
    A. The information in a molecule of DNA is copied before cell division occurs
    Explanation
    During replication, the information in a molecule of DNA is copied before cell division occurs. This process ensures that each new cell receives an identical copy of the genetic material, allowing for the transmission of genetic information from one generation to the next. Replication involves the unwinding of the DNA double helix, the separation of the DNA strands, and the synthesis of new complementary strands using each original strand as a template. This results in two identical DNA molecules, each consisting of one original strand and one newly synthesized strand.

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  • 18. 

    Where does transcription occur?  

    • Cytoplasm

    • Ribosome

    • Nucleus

    • Nucleolus

    Correct Answer
    A. Nucleus
    Explanation
    Transcription is the process by which genetic information in DNA is copied into RNA. It occurs in the nucleus of a cell. This is where the DNA is located, and transcription takes place in order to produce mRNA molecules that can then be used for protein synthesis. The cytoplasm is where translation occurs, not transcription. The ribosome is involved in translation, not transcription. The nucleolus is responsible for the production of ribosomes, not transcription.

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  • 19. 

    What is the job of DNA polymerase? A) It translates the mRNA while it proofreads for mutations.   B) It transforms DNA into RNA by breaking the hydrogen bonds.   C) It makes a complimentary strand of DNA and then proofreads it.   D) It makes a complimentary strand of RNA and then proofreads it.

    • It translates the mRNA while it proofreads for mutations.

    • It transforms DNA into RNA by breaking the hydrogen bonds.

    • It makes a complimentary strand of DNA and then proofreads it.

    • It makes a complimentary strand of RNA and then proofreads it.

    Correct Answer
    A. It makes a complimentary strand of DNA and then proofreads it.
    Explanation
    DNA polymerase is responsible for making a complimentary strand of DNA during DNA replication. It adds nucleotides to the growing DNA strand, using the existing DNA strand as a template. Additionally, DNA polymerase has a proofreading function, which allows it to detect and correct errors or mutations that may occur during replication. This ensures the accuracy of the newly synthesized DNA strand.

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  • 20. 

    What is produced during transcription? A) RNA molecules   B) DNA molecules   C) RNA polymerase   D) proteins

    • RNA molecules

    • DNA molecules

    • RNA polymerase

    • Proteins

    Correct Answer
    A. RNA molecules
    Explanation
    During transcription, RNA molecules are produced. Transcription is the process in which the DNA sequence is used as a template to synthesize a complementary RNA molecule. This RNA molecule carries the genetic information from the DNA to the ribosomes, where it is used as a template for protein synthesis. Therefore, RNA molecules are the product of transcription.

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  • 21. 

    During translation, the type of amino acid that is added to the protein chain depends on the  

    • Codon on the mRNA only.

    • anticodon on the mRNA only.

    • Anticodon on the tRNA to which the amino acid is attached only.

    • Codon on the mRNA and the anticodon on the tRNA to which the amino acid is attached.

    Correct Answer
    A. Codon on the mRNA and the anticodon on the tRNA to which the amino acid is attached.
    Explanation
    During translation, the type of amino acid that is added to the protein chain depends on both the codon on the mRNA and the anticodon on the tRNA to which the amino acid is attached. The codon on the mRNA determines the specific amino acid that needs to be added, while the anticodon on the tRNA ensures that the correct amino acid is brought to the ribosome. This process ensures that the protein chain is built with the correct sequence of amino acids according to the genetic code.

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  • 22. 

    How many codons are needed to specify three amino acids?

    • 3

    • 6

    • 9

    • 12

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
    Explanation
    Three codons are needed to specify three amino acids because each codon codes for a specific amino acid. In the genetic code, there are 64 possible codons, and each codon corresponds to one of the 20 amino acids used to build proteins. Therefore, if we need to specify three different amino acids, we would require three codons, each coding for a different amino acid.

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  • 23. 

    Which of the following enzymes is NOT directly involved in DNA replication?

    • DNA polymerase 

    • Helicase 

    • Ligase 

    • RNA polymerase

    Correct Answer
    A. RNA polymerase
    Explanation
    RNA polymerase is the enzyme responsible for transcribing DNA into RNA during the process of protein synthesis. The other options are essential for DNA replication: DNA polymerase adds nucleotides to the growing DNA strand, helicase unwinds the DNA double helix, and ligase joins DNA fragments together.

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  • 24. 

    Because of base pairing in DNA, the percentage of

    • Adenine molecules in DNA is about equal to the percentage of guanine molecules.

    • Pyrimidines in DNA is about equal to the percentage of purines.

    • Purines in DNA is much greater than the percentage of pyrimidines.

    • Cytosine molecules in DNA is much greater than the percentage of guanine molecules.

    Correct Answer
    A. Pyrimidines in DNA is about equal to the percentage of purines.
    Explanation
    The answer is that pyrimidines in DNA are about equal to the percentage of purines. This is because of base pairing in DNA. Adenine pairs with thymine (a pyrimidine), and guanine pairs with cytosine (a purine). The base pairing rule states that the amount of adenine will be equal to the amount of thymine, and the amount of guanine will be equal to the amount of cytosine. Therefore, the percentage of pyrimidines (thymine and cytosine) will be about equal to the percentage of purines (adenine and guanine).

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  • 25. 

    The mRNA sequence ACU codes for the amino acid Thr. A mutation occurs, and the resulting mRNA sequence is AUU. What amino acid will replace Thr?

    • Val

    • Met

    • Ile

    • Ala

    Correct Answer
    A. Ile
    Explanation
    The mRNA sequence ACU codes for the amino acid Thr (Threonine). However, due to a mutation, the sequence changes to AUU. In the genetic code, AUU codes for the amino acid Ile (Isoleucine). Therefore, Ile will replace Thr in the resulting protein.

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  • 26. 

    Persons A and B have similar mRNA sequences with the exception of 1 nucleotide.         Person A: AUGGUUACUAAGGGCUGA         Person B: AUGGUUACUGAGGGCUGA Use the genetic code chart to determine how this difference affects the sequence of amino acids in the resulting protein. A) Lys in Person A is replaced with Glu in Person B.   B) Phe in Person A is replaced with Leu in Person B.   C) Persons A and B have identical amino acid sequences.   D) A stop codon is generated in Person B and not in Person A.

    • Lys in Person A is replaced with Glu in Person B.

    • Phe in Person A is replaced with Leu in Person B.

    • Persons A and B have identical amino acid sequences.

    • A stop codon is generated in Person B and not in Person A.

    Correct Answer
    A. Lys in Person A is replaced with Glu in Person B.
    Explanation
    The mRNA sequence of Person A is "AUGGUUACUAAGGGCUGA" and the mRNA sequence of Person B is "AUGGUUACUGAGGGCUGA". The only difference between the two sequences is the presence of a "U" nucleotide in Person A and a "G" nucleotide in Person B at the 9th position. Using the genetic code chart, we can determine that the codon "UAC" in Person A codes for the amino acid Lysine (Lys), while the codon "GAC" in Person B codes for the amino acid Glutamic Acid (Glu). Therefore, the correct answer is that Lys in Person A is replaced with Glu in Person B.

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  • 27. 

    Which of the following are copied from DNA?  

    • MRNA only

    • MRNA, tRNA, and rRNA

    • MRNA and tRNA only

    • Proteins

    Correct Answer
    A. MRNA, tRNA, and rRNA
    Explanation
    mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA are all copied from DNA. mRNA is transcribed from DNA and carries the genetic information from the nucleus to the ribosomes for protein synthesis. tRNA is also transcribed from DNA and is responsible for bringing the amino acids to the ribosomes during protein synthesis. rRNA is transcribed from DNA and is a major component of ribosomes, where protein synthesis occurs. Therefore, all three molecules are involved in the process of gene expression and are directly copied from DNA.

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