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Review quiz on DNA structure, replication, and protein synthesis, covering topics such as nucleotides, mutations, RNA types, scientists, and enzymes. Test your knowledge now!
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1 A nucleotide does NOT contain: a. a 5-carbon sugar b. polymerase c. a nitrogen base d. a phosphate group
2 Changes in the DNA sequence that affect genetic information are known as: a. replications b. mutations c. transformations d. prokaryotes
3 What is our flowchart to explain protein synthesis?
4 This type of RNA makes ribosomes: a. tRNA b. rRNA c. mRNA d. transfer RNA
5 These scientists used x-ray crystallography to take pictures of DNA: a. Watson and Crick b. Hershey and Chase c. Franklin and Wilkins d. Avery and Griffith
6 How many hydrogen bonds connect A with T?
7 The structure of DNA is in this shape: a. single helix b. double helix c. triple helix d. single stranded
8 In chromosomes, the DNA is wrapped around these proteins: a. histones b. amino acids c. promoters d. primers
9 What three things make up a nucleotide?
10 Explain Chargaff’s rule.
11 The process of turning RNA code into amino acids to make proteins is called _____________________________
12 During transcription, this enzyme unwinds part of DNA and copies one strand: a) DNA polymerase b) RNA polymerase c) Primase d) Helicase
13 The process of turning DNA code into RNA, which then leaves the nucleus.
14 DNA has the base thymine, while RNA has the base ____________________________
15 What would the complementary mRNA strand be if the DNA strand looked like this: ATT CGT CCA
16 During replication, this enzyme links together Okazaki fragments: a) DNA polymerase b) Helicase c) DNA ligase d) Primase
17 DNA contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA contains the sugar ________________________
18 How many hydrogen bonds connect G and C?
19 Where in the cell does translation occur?
20 Which strand do Okazaki fragments occur on? a) leading strand b) lagging strand c) either strand
21 Where in the cell does transcription take place?
22 During replication, in which direction is the leading strand synthesized? a) toward the replication fork b) away from the replication fork c) in either direction
23 What are the three kinds of mutations we talked about?