Term 1: Week 7 - DNA Transcription and Translation

When translation occurs, what molecules are involved? A. DNA, mRNA, tRNA, rRNA, and amino acids B. DNA and mRNA C. DNA and rRNA D. DNA, rRNA, and tRNA

A. DNA, mRNA, tRNA, rRNA, and amino acids

What type of bond forms between Complementary base pairs? A.Hydrogen B. Covalent C. Ionic D. Interkinetic E. Philial

A. Hydrogen

Where does DNA replication occur? A. In the nucleus B. In the cytoplasm C. At the ribosome D. In the mitochondrion

A. In the nucleus

What process occurs before the other? A. Transcription and then Translation B. Translation and then Transcription C. Transcription and then Ionization D. Translation and then Polymerization E. Translation and then differentiation

A. Transcription and then Translation

To understand the structure of RNA polymerase, researchers employed what technique to view this enzyme? A. X-ray crystallography B. Gas Chromatography C. Gel Electrophoresis D. PCR amplification E. Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium

A. X-ray crystallography

Just like DNA polymerase, RNA polymerase performs a template directed synthesis in the: A. 3'---->5' direction B. 5'---->3' direction C. 5'---->5' direction D. 3'---->3' direction E. 3'---->4' direction

B. 5'---->3' direction

What would be the corresponding sequence to the following DNA sequence as a result of TRANSCRIPTION: TAAGCATTCCGAG? A. ATTCGTAAGGCTC B. AUUCGUAAGGCUC C. UTTCGTUUGGCTC D. UUUGCUUUCCGUG

B. AUUCGUAAGGCUC

Where in the cell would rRNA be found? A. Nucleus B. Ribosomes C. Golgi Apparatus D. Chloroplast

B. Ribosomes

Transcription is: A. A word that the teacher uses to confuse the noodle out of people B. The Synthesis of RNA from a DNA template C. The Synthesis of proteins from information on an mRNA D. The Synthesis of polyester linkages from an Exon E. The Synthesis of brain cells by neurokinetic means

B. The Synthesis of RNA from a DNA template

Name the process by which the genetic code of DNA is copied into a strand of RNA. A. Translation B. Transcription C. Transformation D. Replication

B. Transcription

Which of the following is NOT a type of RNA? A. Messenger B. Transcription C. Transfer D. Ribosomal E. These are all types of RNA

B. Transcription

How does transcription begin? A. It doesn't, transcription doesn't exist B. When RNA polymerase binds to sigma to create a holoenzyme and the sigma guides the RNA polymerase to certain locations where transcription should begin. C. Some dude brings a flag and says "Hey! Over here!" D. The non-template strand signals to the binding receptor that an E. phosphodiester bond is present and ready for action. E. The RNA polymerase binds to a coding strand located downstream

B. When RNA polymerase binds to sigma to create a holoenzyme and the sigma guides the RNA polymerase to certain locations where transcription should begin.

A Gene is ________________. A. A piece of clothing that is placed upon the bipedal legs of human. B. A Chromosome Carrier C. A Section of DNA that codes for a protein or RNA molecule. D. A Regulatory Sequence E. An Exon

C. A Section of DNA that codes for a protein or RNA molecule.

Messenger RNA (mRNA) can be best described as: A. A really cool way of rewriting RNA B. The Atom that carries information to an RNA template C. A Short-lived RNA molecule that carries encoded information, transcribed from DNA. D. A Chromosome that is only present in prokaryotes and is involved in DNA synthesis E. A Molecule that has no life and is basically the news reporter of the cellular environment.

C. A Short-lived RNA molecule that carries encoded information, transcribed from DNA.

DNA and RNA are different because: A. DNA uses Uracil while RNA uses Thymine B. DNA is double-stranded, while RNA is triple-stranded. C. DNA is only found in the nucleus, while RNA can travel anywhere in the cell. D. DNA is made of four bases, while RNA is made of five bases.

C. DNA is only found in the nucleus, while RNA can travel anywhere in the cell.

Using the following DNA sequence, what would be the corresponding DNA strand: ATTGCGACCGAG A. UAACGCUGGCUC B. AUUGCGACCGAG C. TAACGCTCCCTC D. UATCGCTGGCUC E. None of the above

C. TAACGCTCCCTC

What is the role of messenger RNA? A. To bring the DNA message to the mitochondrion. B. To bring the tRNA message to the nucleus. C. To bring the DNA message to the ribosome. D. To take amino acids to the ribosome.

C. To bring the DNA message to the ribosome.

An mRNA codon has the following sequence: ACU What is the corresponding tRNA sequence called, and what would the sequence be? A. Codex; UGA B. Codon; TGA C. TCode; TGU D. Anticodon; UGA

D. Anticodon; UGA

When transcription occurs, what molecules are involved? A. DNA and rRNA B. DNA, mRNA, amino acids, and rRNA C. DNA and tRNA D. DNA and mRNA

D. DNA and mRNA

A Cell builds it's proteins from the Instructions encoded in its _________? A. Cytoplasm B. Cell Membrane C. Amino acid D. Lysosome E. Genome

E. Genome