EOC.SB2a.DNA & RNA

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13 questions
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Drag the item from the item bank to its corresponding match

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
A single stranded nucleic acid that plays a role in protein synthesis
Transcription
This holds an organism's hereditary information
Replication
This is the process of copying DNA to RNA
RNA
This is the copying process by which a cell duplicates its DNA
DNA
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The diagram below represents a process that occurs in many cells.

The main function of this process is to

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The structures most directly involved in the synthesis of cellular proteins are the

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DNA and RNA are examples of which biological macromolecule?

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A nucleotide is the building block of DNA. A nucleotide is composed of...(select all that apply

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The semiconservative model states that DNA replication occurs in which of the following ways?

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Identify the characteristic with the correct category.

  • Product: RNA/mRNA Strand
  • Controlling Factor: RNA Polymerase
  • Controlling Factor: DNA Polymerase
  • Product: DNA Strand
  • mRNA --> Proteins
  • DNA --> DNA
  • Controlling Factor: Ribosomes
  • Product: Protein/Polypeptide Chain
  • DNA --> mRNA
  • Replication
  • Transcription
  • Translation
3

Match the following RNA types to their function.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
mRNA
takes DNA message to ribosome
rRNA
combines w/ proteins to make ribosome
tRNA
brings amino acids to ribosomes
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Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding DNA and RNA? Select all correct answers!

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Match the following protein synthesis term/image.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Codon image
three-base sequence on mRNA that codes for a single amino acid
DNA polymerase
three bases on tRNA molecule that are complementary to an mRNA codon
RNA polymerase
An enzyme that is required for transcription
Codon definition
An enzyme that is required for translation
Anticodon definition
Anticodon image
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Place the steps of translation in the correct order.

  1. Ribosomes starts reading the code
  2. Translation stops when the ribosomes reaches the stop codon
  3. A tRNA carrying an amino acid binds to its anticodon to the codon on mRNA
  4. Bonds form between amino acids and the polypeptide chain grows
  5. Ribosome attaches to mRNA
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Place the steps of translation in the correct order.

  1. Translation stops when the ribosomes reaches the stop codon
  2. Bonds form between amino acids and the polypeptide chain grows
  3. A tRNA carrying an amino acid binds to its anticodon to the codon on mRNA
  4. Ribosomes starts reading the code
  5. Ribosome attaches to mRNA
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Identify the following roles of protein synthesis.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
tRNA (transfer)
Copies the coded message from DNA and carries it to the ribosome.
rRNA (ribosomal)
Carries the amino acids and adds them to the growing protein at the ribosome.
mRNA (messenger)
Combines with proteins to to make ribosome.